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Chiba, Fukushima, Miyagi, Aomori, Iwate, Nagano, Niigata and Ibaraki prefectures
Be alert to own security Exercise caution High degree of caution Reconsider your need to travel Do not travel
Tokyo and surrounding earthquake-affected districts
Be alert to own security Exercise caution High degree of caution Reconsider your need to travel Do not travel
Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant and surrounding areas
Be alert to own security Exercise caution High degree of caution Reconsider your need to travel Do not travel
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Earthquake and Tsunami of 11 March (explosion at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Okumacho). We now advise Australians not to travel within 20 kilometres of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Okumacho. We also advise Australians to reconsider their need to travel to Tokyo and surrounding earthquake-affected districts due to unpredictable disruptions to essential services. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Summary
The magnitude 8.8 earthquake of 11 March 2011 and subsequent tsunami has caused significant damage to areas along the north east and north-west coastlines of Japan.
Japanese authorities have widened to 20 kilometres the precautionary evacuation zone around the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Okumacho following an explosion on 12 March. Australians should follow this advice and not travel to the area surrounding the power plant.
You should reconsider your need to travel to Chiba, Fukushima, Miyagi, Aomori, Iwate and Ibaraki Prefectures and surrounding districts until further notice due to the disruption to essential services caused by the earthquake that affected the area on 11 March 2011. You should reconsider your need to travel to Nagano and Niigata Prefectures due to the threat of further earthquakes and the risk of avalanches.
You should also reconsider your need to travel to Tokyo and surrounding earthquake-affected districts due to the risk of unpredictable disruptions to essential services such as transport and electric power.
Australians considering non-essential travel in parts of Japan unaffected by the earthquake and tsunamis should take careful account of the possibility of disruption to transport hubs in and around Tokyo.
There are reports of deaths and many injuries. Strong aftershocks are continuing.
Australians in the affected areas should monitor local news and radio and follow the advice of local authorities.
If you are in Japan require consular assistance, you can contact the Australian Embassy in Tokyo on 03 5232 4111 and you will be transferred to the Crisis Centre.
If you are concerned about Australians in Japan you should in the first instance try to contact them directly. If this is unsuccessful, you can contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas) or 1300 555 135 (within Australia).
We advise you to be alert to your own safety and security in Japan.
Exercise common sense and look out for suspicious behaviour, as you would in Australia.
Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.
Information for Australians in Japan
This Bulletin is current for Sunday, 13 March 2011.
The Bulletin was issued on Sunday, 13 March 2011, 01:27:00, EST.
The Bulletin was updated on Sunday, 13 March 2011, 04:59:57, EST.
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake occurred off the east coast of Japan which generated a tsunami on 11 March 2011. This has caused significant damage along the north east and north-west coastlines and in particular to roads and buildings in the Fukushima, Miyagi, Aomori, Iwate, Nagano, Niigata and Ibaraki Prefectures. Authorities have confirmed a large number of deaths and injuries. Strong aftershocks are continuing.
Information on the earthquake and tsunami can be found on the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant: We strongly advise you to follow the advice issued by the Japanese authorities and not travel near the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Okumacho. Japanese authorities have widened to 20 kilometres the precautionary evacuation zone around the plant following an explosion on 12 March. Australians within the evacuation zone should follow instructions of the authorities and evacuate immediately.
Reconsider your need to travel to the affected area: You should reconsider your need to travel to the Chiba, Fukushima, Miyagi, Aomori, Iwate and Ibaraki Prefectures and surrounding districts until further notice due to the disruption to essential services caused by the earthquake. You should reconsider your need to travel to Nagano and Niigata Prefectures due to the threat of further earthquakes and the risk of avalanches. Australians in these areas, particularly tourists and short-term visitors, should firstly follow local authorities’ advice and carefully consider their ongoing need to remain.
Tokyo and surrounding earthquake-affected districts: You should also reconsider your need to travel to Tokyo and surrounding earthquake-affected districts due to the risk of unpredictable disruptions to essential services such as transport and electric power. There are reports of shortages of supplies to retail outlets in the region.
Disruption to essential services: Power is not available in the heavily affected Prefectures. Tokyo, Yokohama and Chiba are also experiencing some outages. Phone services have been severely disrupted. JR Rail networks are heavily affected.
Authorities have blocked the main freeways to north east Honshu due to the damage in these areas. Please note weather condition as some of these Prefectures still have snow.
Narita Airport has re-opened, although flights to and from the Airport are experiencing disruptions. Some train services to the Airport are functioning again.
Sendai, Yamagata and Hanamaki airports in Tohoku (northern) region are all closed.
Amami and Kikajima airports in Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu are also closed.
Haneda Airport in Tokyo is running some flights.
Osaka Airport is operational.
You should check with your airline or travel agent for the latest information on flights.
Australians considering non-essential travel in parts of Japan unaffected by the earthquake and tsunamis should carefully consider their need to undertake such travel at this time due to the possibility of disruption to transport hubs in and around Tokyo.
Australians in the affected areas should monitor local news and radio and follow the advice of local authorities in the first instance.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has agreed to waive fees for Australians whose passport has been lost or damaged in the earthquake and tsunami. You should contact the Australian Embassy in Toyko on 03 5232 4111 to arrange for a replacement.
If you are in Japan and require assistance, you can contact the Australian Embassy in Tokyo on 03 5232 4111 and you will be transferred to the Crisis Centre.
If concerned about friends and relatives: If you are concerned about Australians in Japan you should in the first instance try to contact them directly. If this is unsuccessful, you can contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas) or 1300 555 135 (within Australia).
This bulletin should be read in conjunction with our travel advice for Japan.
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