The magnitude 7.5 earthquake that occurred off northeastern Japan recently highlights the need for Japan to provide safety tips and evacuation information to foreign nationals more effectively, particularly as the country witnesses an inbound tourism boom.
Locals and foreign visitors alike were asked to evacuate as the weather agency issued tsunami warnings for part of the Pacific coast of Hokkaido, as well as Aomori and Iwate prefectures, on Monday.
Among them, Jose San Juan, a tourist from the…
Japan quake shows urgent need to improve tourist safety: ‘didn’t know where to go’
RELATED ARTICLES
China’s copper heartland vows to build US$28 billion empire, dominate in global market
Towering traditions: Hong Kong’s centuries-old Kam Tin Jiao Festival returns
China’s fake name scandal sparks warnings about government credibility and corruption
