TOKYO -- A majority of the wards in Tokyo do not have emergency preparedness measures specifically directed toward international visitors, a Nikkei survey shows, underscoring the urgent need to create such plans to prevent chaos should a disaster strike.
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Tokyo not ready to help inbound tourists in case of disaster: survey
70% of city's 23 wards lack plans for foreigners, despite visitor influx
Japan's capital attracted 5.57 million foreign guests in January-March of 2024, up 34% on the year. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)
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