The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice. 

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Earthquakes and tsunami at the Noto Peninsula

A series of earthquakes hit the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on 1 January 2024, causing minor tsunami, several fires and majorsignificant infrastructure damage in various parts of Ishikawa Prefecture. Further aftershocks remain a possibility and transport links are disrupted. If you are in the affected areasareas, ofplease the Noto Peninsula, follow the instructions from the local authorities and monitorcheck the medialatest forinformation updates.on YouNHK canWorld alsonews. 

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Further information can be found on the Japan Meteorological Agency website and the Japan National Tourism Agency website.

As events develop you should be cautious and regularly check: 

• news reports 
• the advice here 
• information from local authorities

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide and any specific travel advice that applies to you:

• women travellers
• disabled travellers
• LGBT+ travellers

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Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.