Osaka earthquake: Useful links and resources

Here is a collection of links in English and Japanese that might prove useful in dealing with the earthquake that struck the Osaka region Monday morning:

Government agencies

• Japan Meteorological Agency
• Disaster preparedness

Railways and subways

• JR West
• Osaka Metro

Power and gas companies

• Kansai Electric

Tourist emergencies

• Osaka Convention and Tourism Bureau
• NTT East, disaster emergency information

Earthquake-related resources

• Getting a handle on earthquakes
• Shindo: Japan’s earthquake intensity scale

Links in Japanese

• Cabinet Office
• Japan Meteorological Agency
• Osaka Metro
• JR West

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