Foreign tourists in a disaster-hit Japan: Follow drones to safety

More local governments get serious about helping visitors in event of earthquake

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At popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto, QR codes are posted on signboards. The codes take smartphone users to websites with disaster information in five languages. (Photo by Yo Inoue)

SEISHI MINOWA, Nikkei staff Writer

OSAKA -- More local governments in Japan are preparing to lend support to foreign tourists should a natural disaster strike, although only some 30% of Japan's 47 prefectures already have specific plans.

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