Updated: February 22, 2019
On February 21st, 2019 at approximately 9:22 pm JST, a strong earthquake (Magnitude 5.7) occurred in the Iburi region in southwestern Hokkaido, Japan's northern island. According to Japan Meteorological Agency, this earthquake poses no tsunami risk. Please check below resources for updates and details.
Announcement from the Hokkaido Government
For those who consider traveling to Hokkaido, an earthquake occurred in the Iburi region on February 21. However it has not affected transportation and stay for those who travel around Hokkaido so that you can enjoy traveling in Hokkaido safely.
Regarding transportation information, please check to see the following website.
Hokkaido Safety-travel Information 
Airport
National airlines
Trains
Japan Visitor Hotline
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) operates a visitor hotline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call for tourist information or assistance in the case of accidents and emergencies. Support is available in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese.
From Japan 050-3816-2787
From Overseas +81-50-3816-2787
Weather Warnings and Advisories
Safety tips for travelers
Japan Tourism Agency's "Safety tips for travelers" contains links to other sites controlled by third-party information providers on weather information, weather warning & advisories, news, medical information, and list of embassies and consulates-generals in Japan.
https://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/eng/
For safe travels in Japan
Japan Tourism Agency's "Guide for when you are feeling ill " provides medical institutions information, search function, and guideline. The website is available in English, Chinese, and Korean.
Tourist information centers throughout Japan certified by JNTO can offer practical information about airport facilities, flights, accommodation and transport. Please check the website below to find the information centers nearby.
https://tic.jnto.go.jp/
Navigation App
Download "Japan Official Travel App" for comprehensive route search.
Japan Official Travel App
Twitter @JapanSafeTravel
JNTO official Twitter account provides useful information on weather warnings, advisories and latest news of transportation services in case of natural disasters.
Twitter @JapanSafeTravel
