If you currently live in Japan, you’ll doubtless have already put together some sort of emergency evacuation bag with all the essential supplies in case disaster strikes ... right?
If you haven’t, then hop to it! Japan is a country prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods and typhoons. However, a new layer has been added to all this catastrophe: COVID-19. So, your emergency kit is likely in need of an update.
Before we look at what to add to your bag, let's recap what should be in there right now. First and foremost, pack some food and drink. While it's good to stock up on supplies for your home — canned and bagged food, a gas stove and seven two-liter bottles of water to last one person for a week — when you're on the run you can't carry a supermarket in your backpack.