Is Japan The Most Disaster-Prepared Country?

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  • Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
  • When you are living in Japan you have to think about what to do in a disaster. Preparing for a natural disaster is something you can do and it might just save your life. Today I will go through what food prepping I'm doing, what is in my emergency bag and what plans I make to keep my pet safe. Stay safe while you are in Japan.
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  • @ChaniJapan
    @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +24

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    • @Budinky
      @Budinky Месяц назад +2

      Just signed up! I'm close to your age and just love the direction you've taken in your life and look forward to your videos every week.
      I live in the UK 😻

    • @marenhumblebee2736
      @marenhumblebee2736 Месяц назад +1

      This video is amazingly fitting. With all the floods in Germany lately I have been considering to have such a bag at the ready for us by the door, too. I have actually been researching bags for this purpose the last few days.
      I find the contents of your bag very fascinating. But I couldn't identify all the items. Could you maybe go through the bag one by one? Also did you not put a change of clothes? What if you have to evacuate in your PJs?

    • @Fluffyonigiri
      @Fluffyonigiri Месяц назад

      Just signed up & got the course…thank you, Chani-San!

    • @Songbirdstress
      @Songbirdstress Месяц назад

      チャニーさん Are your stories for hiragana your own or traditional Japanese?
      Not sure if the katakana are right, I haven't worked out how to get the keyboard yet :)
      I'm currently using Busuu

  • @qtdcanada
    @qtdcanada Месяц назад +47

    Very interesting that the Emergency Alert app has a 'shaking' catfish for the symbol, since Japanese people have long believed earthquakes are due to the shaking of giant catfish (Namazu) under the earth! As you say in the video, Japanese people have a practical attitude about natural disasters: they can't control them, so it is best to prepare for them by stocking on food supplies and other life necessities. Another big part is keeping people informed, identifying evacuation routes and shelter; Japanese school children are taught from early age and have frequent drills to cope with the natural disasters. Newer buildings, both public/commercial and residential, are built according to earthquake code. Good work on preparing yourself and Millie for such contingency!

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +3

      It’s so good there are constant reminders all around with signs to remind you.

  • @debbiecurtis4021
    @debbiecurtis4021 Месяц назад +22

    I'm an English prepper. It's fantastic that you have your emergency bag, dry food supply, and Milly's pram. Please pack all contents of your bugout bag in zip lock bags to keep them dry. Include paper maps of your area, in case the Internet goes down, or your phone gets wet. Add water sterilising tablets and potassium iodine in the event of a radiation leak (very unlikely). These tablets are cheap, easy to store, and have a long shelf life. Take copies of insurance documents, passport, banking details, visa for residency etc.

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +5

      Really good ideas. Thank you!

    • @diannebayley4644
      @diannebayley4644 6 дней назад +2

      @@ChaniJapan When I lived in California, I used a vacuum seal unit for matches/lighters; t-shirts and undies/socks; and copies of passports, paper money etc. Fortunately I never needed them - but felt safer knowing I had them anyway. Your prep is so practical - thanks for the tips.

  • @cecilearquette1637
    @cecilearquette1637 Месяц назад +31

    Hi Chani,
    When I taught in Chile, another very seismically active country, I had a go bag too. A few additions: a tee-shirt or two. Extra set of house and car keys (I know you will be on foot, but on the off chance things get knocked around in the house, and you can’t find them when you come back home, this could help.) I also had some cash, photo copies of passport and residence card, in case I wasn’t able to grab my purse. Finally, my colleagues emphasized the need to store water, as infrastructure can be damaged. I saved and reused large juice, soda and water bottles. Bleach can be used as a water purifier, just a few drops per liter.
    May you never need to use these things!

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +7

      Really good ideas. I really need to get photocopies of my documents.

  • @fedupwithbs1782
    @fedupwithbs1782 Месяц назад +32

    That's the most polite emergency alert ive ever heard 😅

    • @sasaki_on_aoba
      @sasaki_on_aoba Месяц назад

      The sound may be so but the volume certainly isn’t! 😅

    • @alexplansnz
      @alexplansnz Месяц назад +1

      I agree! Gosh the one we get in New Zealand makes you jump out of your seat before the earthquake does 😅

    • @fedupwithbs1782
      @fedupwithbs1782 Месяц назад +1

      @@alexplansnz the ones in south korea make such a scary noise so i start thinking north koreans finally decided to attack

    • @allie1953
      @allie1953 Месяц назад

      I imagine the alert sound, as mild as it sounds in this video, gradually becomes associated in ones mind with earthquakes or tsunamis and, after some time, no longer seems so benign. 😲

    • @janoshipe2966
      @janoshipe2966 Месяц назад +1

      like almost everything in Japan 🙂 polite

  • @tacitusromanus8239
    @tacitusromanus8239 Месяц назад +14

    Having lived in California for 38 years, I can appreciate the importance of having an emergency kit. Thanks, Chani ♥

  • @mlralston
    @mlralston Месяц назад +2

    Great video, Chani! As an Emergency Manager, I would like to respectfully make a few suggestions for your kit (home and away) and plan. For home, it was great to see the shelf-stable foods, but you will also need to plan for drinking water. Two liters per person, per day. About half a liter for your sweet kitty as well. Keep copies of all of your important documents in your "go bag" inside a zip lock plastic bag or something similar. This should include a list of your medications, home insurance, car insurance, etc. It's nice that Millie has a soft-sided pet carrier; however, you may need a hard plastic carrier (e.g., airline travel approved is usually a good bet). Tape a plastic zip lock onto the carrier that includes your name and contact info, your veterinarian's name and contact info, and any proof of vaccinations. Although it is not always the case, you could be separated from your cat. I also recommend that you identify that your shelter is pet-friendly and find another pet-friendly shelter not far from your number choice in case it becomes full. Add sunscreen and lip balm to your go-bag along with a thermal blanket. Finally, make sure that you share your shelter-in-place and escape plan with both family in Australia and local friends. When you practice your plan include notifying each other in multiple ways in that practice. Mobile phones signals are often overloaded during emergencies and social media can be helpful for staying touch. Excellent job practicing your escape plan!

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +1

      Such awesome tips. Thank you. I took a screen shot. I will try and get all this covered as well.

  • @vesnakovacic8286
    @vesnakovacic8286 Месяц назад +10

    Your videos get more and more interesting!! I really appreciate them. Thank you for taking the time.

  • @rafalklepinski7372
    @rafalklepinski7372 День назад

    I keep many cases of bottled water. In in area prone to flooding that's especially important as the water supply frequently gets contaminated. Also you may include a very small plastic solar panel for charging your battery bank. There are ones used for security cameras that output USB 5 volts and can be plugged directly into your phone or to charge the battery bank in case power goes out for many days :)

  • @janoconnor2706
    @janoconnor2706 Месяц назад +6

    Now I am dying to know what bread in a can tastes like! I'd love to see a video series of you taste testing various Japanese supermarket foods and reading out the ingredients lists :)

  • @jimtaylor1576
    @jimtaylor1576 Месяц назад +6

    If an earthquake is imminent Millie will warn you much earlier than any app, stay safe also keep your mate Millie safe as well of course.

  • @user-ix2yz9qh6r
    @user-ix2yz9qh6r Месяц назад +7

    Another interesting slice-of-life vlog, Chani. Love the bonus shots of Millie doing her thing. Second the earlier suggestion regarding swapping the emergency hand bag for a back pack. Love your supermarket visits, more of those please!

  • @NekoAshiJapan
    @NekoAshiJapan Месяц назад +10

    The app sounds great, but interestingly we automatically get earthquake notifications on our Australian phones when we're in Japan. The alarm is the scariest sound ever! Stay safe :)

  • @amandamcintyre8159
    @amandamcintyre8159 Месяц назад +6

    Your videos soothe my soul, I'm really glad I found them! Very excited for your camper van adventures.

  • @RumMonkeyable
    @RumMonkeyable Месяц назад +4

    Having an emergency action plan is so practical and wise. Good for you! Let us hope you never have to put it (them) into action. For several years now, I have been watching a RUclips creator who is Japanese and specializes in ferry, train, bus, and air travel in Japan. (He, also, has a Japanese food channel related to travel.) Solo Travel Japan is a Japanese guy who lives in Tokyo. You might want to view a few of his videos to see how he organizes his videos and see the content. There are other YTers who have the same focus, but I feel he is one of the best. Wishing you continued good fortune as you start to launch the Beginning Japanese course. 👍👏😍

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +1

      Very kind of you. Thank you. I hope to never have to action these plans too.

  • @fujigoko007
    @fujigoko007 Месяц назад +4

    When the alarm sounds, put out the fire.
    The primary purpose of the alarm is to prevent fires.
    Wooden houses can withstand a magnitude 7 earthquake "once," so please evacuate once the shaking stops.

  • @tanyahouston5635
    @tanyahouston5635 Месяц назад

    Good to do emergency prep work! I live in a hurricane area with a cat. It’s good to have your important papers in something you can grab and take also.

  • @noranalu5669
    @noranalu5669 Месяц назад +8

    Love love the cat, too cute.

  • @annas866
    @annas866 14 дней назад

    Chany, I added to my emergency bag:1 lighter, 1 whistle (metal), sugar cubes (Chelsea), compas and planning to add a small radio(Japanese frequency 90FM). Cheers.

  • @SLorenziify
    @SLorenziify Месяц назад +1

    Congratulations for launching your first online Japanese language course! I will be looking forward for more advanced levels.

  • @waterwitch8902
    @waterwitch8902 Месяц назад +4

    I live in California so we have earthquake warnings also, as I live very close to the coast 4 blocks away actually, so we have tsunami warnings also. We have the warning signs to tell us we live is a tsunami area and must prepare for that also. So as you can expect we have emergency bags for each person in our house as well as everything we need for our pets. For those of us who need daily meds we keep emergency kits for those also. If you live in an area with warnings please get yourself set up with emergency kits being prepared is very comforting. Stay healthy, happy and safe always.

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +2

      Very good planning. Daily meds is also an important point ♥️

  • @stellakovacs7138
    @stellakovacs7138 Месяц назад +1

    As a beginner level Japanese learner, who has visited Japan several times, I LOVE your new Japanese Course. And from such an experienced teacher!! The instructions are very clear, and even fun!! I'll be soon be needing to add Japanese text to my laptop and phone!?! Highly recommend! Arigato gozaimasu!

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +1

      I am so happy to hear this! Wonderful ♥️

  • @laurenbouchie2394
    @laurenbouchie2394 Месяц назад +3

    Great video, the only thing you might want to consider for your evacuation bag is a water filter of some sort. Life Straw or perhaps some tablets that would give you access to clean water .

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +1

      That is a really great tip! I will look for one!

  • @stephenharris
    @stephenharris Месяц назад

    A big bag of dried wakame will go a long way in an emergency. And you can use it for wakame salad or put it in miso soup as part of a rolling stock. All of our emergency foods are food products we use fairy regularly, so we always keep them fresh and in stock.

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад

      Great idea! I never thought about wakame 😀

  • @Roxy20227
    @Roxy20227 26 дней назад

    I came home from Bali and found many paintings off of my wall and my dryer pushed back against the wall. It was a 4.6 here! Always good to be prepared!

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  26 дней назад

      Oh that must have been a shock to come home to that.

  • @lescobrandon9693
    @lescobrandon9693 Месяц назад

    Your emergency kit is good. One suggestion I have is to get a solar powered/hand crank radio that has a charging function. These are relatively cheap, under 15 dollars. With it you can listen to the radio and if necessary charge your phone via the solar or hand crank function.

  • @ruthmoliner2730
    @ruthmoliner2730 Месяц назад

    The bag looks awesome! I think the only thing I would suggest is packing a copy of all official documents that would be a big hustle to lose under rubble, fire or flood in case of disaster 😊 things like house papers, insurance, birth certificates, visas, ID, etc

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад

      Good point. I need to that.

  • @barbaram5214
    @barbaram5214 Месяц назад

    I live in Florida where we have hurricanes. I’ve evacuated several times. They say this will be an active hurricane year (but I hope not!) I have to admit that I’m usually last minute with my hurricane prep. You’ve convinced me that I should plan ahead.

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад

      Yes have a plan. Just in case.

  • @thhseeking
    @thhseeking Месяц назад

    Thanks for this video, Chani 😊 I've seen on some of my Japanese RUclips creators the emergency radios that you can buy, and one has two gorgeous cats in Tokyo, and she has a couple of emergency bags so that she can "throw" her cats in them "in case of a disaster" 🙀 Her boy cat is on medication, so she has to get that ready as well. Japan is such a beautiful place, but I'm always conscious of the reason for the beautiful scenery and geology (yes, a geology nerd 😛). I hope that you never need that kit, either 😁
    Oh, one of the channels that I watch, "travelgeek", recently went to Wakayama and stayed at the big Kawakyu hotel ☺

  • @OsakaMotorcycleTours
    @OsakaMotorcycleTours Месяц назад

    0:27 it is important to hide under table to avoid falling glasses of water.

  • @amandahayward
    @amandahayward Месяц назад +1

    Hi Chani. Your website looks great and very professional 😍. I'll look out for the new courses ☺️. Mrs Eats has a RUclips video on some of the long life food (which she eats) and it's worth checking out. I've looked at the other comments and the only thing I can add is getting a cheap builders hat from Daiso. The NHK app has some excellent video's called BOSAI and covers all of the natural disasters that happen in Japan. Hopefully, you'll never need to use your emergency kit 🫶 Millie has the most beautiful blue eyes 😍🥰. Thank you Chani for another excellent video 🫶♥️

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад

      Thanks so much for the great tips.

  • @tommykay7427
    @tommykay7427 Месяц назад

    Great vid once again! Thank you. If I might suggest. Make your bag a backpack. It will keep your hands free, and much harder to loose.

  • @hiu203
    @hiu203 Месяц назад +2

    I am an Australian learning Japanese and I cannot express enough how much I enjoy all of your content. When I see your video pop up it is the first thing I watch. It is so nice to see Japan through your eyes/perspective and I wonder if some day I will be able to travel there.

  • @FoxyfloofJumps
    @FoxyfloofJumps Месяц назад +1

    That is a LOVELY emergency bag. And the grab and go bag is an important bit of peace of mind. Someone else did mention the photocopies of identification. But also a triple-bagged set of your house titles, and your chop stamp. If you can find someone who has a vacuum sealer, they can heat-seal your zip bag one layer at a time, so it's triple-protected against condensation. Some shopping markets have to-go service and have heat sealers for larger to-go containers. Also, a long, sturdy scarf, in case you ever need slings or tourniquets.
    Also, Millie is SO CUTE!!! Oh, my heart does a little flip~flop every time I see her. She's a sweetie......

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад

      Great ideas. I need to get a waterproof place for documents.

  • @sasaki_on_aoba
    @sasaki_on_aoba Месяц назад

    Hey Chani, really enjoy watching your videos and your adjustments to living in Japan
    If I could make one small suggestion with regards to your long life food supply…
    As you have a garage I would suggest placing your food items in a sturdy plastic case and storing it there
    I was living here in Miyagi through the 3.11 earthquake and tsunami and believe me, getting access to a container in your garage will (if ever needed) be a lot easier than accessing kitchen cabinets!
    Look forward to your next video

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks for the idea! I never thought of that. Yes it will be much easier in the garage! I’ll get a big plastic tub and put it there.

  • @leaper2294
    @leaper2294 Месяц назад

    I really enjoy your videos. When I moved out of California, I was so excited to finally do away with my emergency kits (house and car). But I moved to Georgia and now have tornado emergency kits! Pretty similar but include helmets (safety from the flying projectiles) and are stored in our closet. I wish you all the best and really look forward to your camping trips. Special scritches for Millie❤

  • @Bearcub599
    @Bearcub599 Месяц назад

    Your pragmatic attitude and meticulous planning is extraordinary! I am full of admiration for you 👍👍👍😊 And also as a fellow cat owner, it warms my heart to see that you consider Millie’s needs as important as your own 😍🥰😻 Let’s pray that you never have to find out what is like to evacuate. God bless you and Millie xxx

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks. Yes little Millie needs her own escape plan 🐱

  • @aaronmyers6271
    @aaronmyers6271 17 дней назад

    Maybe a comfy backpack for your
    "Go Bag" better to be hands free to deal with anything else that may be going on.

  • @carollynt
    @carollynt 13 дней назад

    Love your hair! Philodendron looks nice with the decor.

  • @bethdoublekickchick8007
    @bethdoublekickchick8007 Месяц назад

    I really love your videos Chani-san, you pack so much information and variety into such a short space of time, Arigato gozaimasu 🇭🇲💜🇯🇵

  • @davidsobel3303
    @davidsobel3303 Месяц назад

    As a longtime resident of San Francisco and native Californian , I have lived through most of the big earthquakes here...I have a fully stocked to go bag by the door as well. One thing that's different in Japan is the large amount of long term shelf stable goods like you've shown. Aside from backpacking meals there's not a lot of small food items to get here. I really should stock up on them the next time I"m in Japan...😄 I forget to say that we have a warning system for the phone, the first time it went off at 3am it startled the bejesus out of me.

  • @htsnt8194
    @htsnt8194 Месяц назад +4

    I'll suggest you to get the emergency portable blanket (緊急簡易ブランケット) for your emergency bag! It is very helpful and will save your life on disasters in cold winter.

  • @kirito2278
    @kirito2278 Месяц назад +1

    Very excited for the advanced courses!❤

  • @projectpenwing
    @projectpenwing Месяц назад

    Love the course so far! Can't wait to study more consitantly!
    I saw someone in the comment already recommened you to get photocopies of your passport, residency card and other documents. Add photocopies of Milli's documents too.
    Add a collar with an ID tag for her in there so you can put it on just in case she manages to escape from you. I assume Milli is microchiped, if not highly recommend it. Microchipping is a thing in Japan too?
    Pack a first aid kit for you, and one for Miss Milli as well. Most comes in waterproof bags. I always ziplock on top just to be extra sure.
    I don't live in a earthquake prone area, but we used to bring our cat camping when I was a teenager and our vet recommneed to add in our cats emergency kit :
    Self-adhesive vet wrap, Cotton balls and q-tips, disinfect liquid to clean a wound, bandage tape and sterile gauze tape/pad.

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад

      I am so glad you are living the course and doing well ❤️🩷
      Your tips for what to include are excellent.

  • @Smithcraft1
    @Smithcraft1 Месяц назад +1

    That's a great go bag but if I might suggest switching to a backpack. I have my old Jansport backpack (which it looks like they don't make anymore) from high school which I keep packed for traveling but maybe it would be better to have it as a go backpack! Anyway, this would make it easier to deal with since you don't have to carry it while you're pushing the cart.
    I guess that would be Lone Aussie and Kitty - The Kitty Cart Teacher!

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +1

      That's a great idea! I need to get a backpack.

  • @downundervlogs
    @downundervlogs Месяц назад +1

    My first morning waking up in Tokyo I did get an earthquake warning buzzing on my phone. I did feel nervous and was waiting for the shaking but nothing happened. So far since then no more warnings there or here in Osaka.

  • @milaemouse8442
    @milaemouse8442 Месяц назад +3

    oh, don't forget to bring a book!

  • @OuiserWitch
    @OuiserWitch 26 дней назад

    I just love your channel! You’re a natural and you’re so kind! 🌸

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  26 дней назад

      Thank you so much!! 🩷

  • @Wanderlust.travelandcoffee
    @Wanderlust.travelandcoffee Месяц назад

    Another great episode! Congrats on getting the course up and running 🎉 Just signed up...wish me luck and thank you Chani 🙏💖🙏 Cannot wait for camping trips to start 😊

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад

      Good luck!! You’ll do great. I can’t wait to take you camping as well!

  • @dealman3312
    @dealman3312 Месяц назад

    Bug out bag is key. Those packs are like what youd get in an MRE, just add water, perfect and reasonably light weight. Milly could do just fine purely on canned sardines or mackerel. Good to have something like a life straw to purify water or a bag that drips into a filter. Just thinking whats in my bug out bag. Headband headlights, Pocket knife, USMC Kabar knife, solar battery bank, crank radio, tiny titanium backpacking burner with a Stanley billy cook kit and two soup cups inside, foldable saw, lighters, matches, first aid kit, aspirin...

  • @frithbarbat
    @frithbarbat Месяц назад

    As a former long-time Seattle resident, two things I put in my emergency tub were 1. A photo of my son (you would include Milly, obvs.) for helping locate him if we were separated, and 2. Lollies. A little comfort food goes a long way when times are hard.

  • @musashimarc7536
    @musashimarc7536 Месяц назад

    Hi Chani keep on cool interesting ,and also good sécurity earth quake advice Best to you Marc i am à false beginner in japanese from 2013 Last trip back missing
    apan

  • @shelleymckenna2275
    @shelleymckenna2275 Месяц назад +2

    Well done! Your channel is doing really well 🙂🙂

  • @dealman3312
    @dealman3312 Месяц назад

    Heading to Osaka in September. Would love to see some of the places to check out, especially food, walking streets and nature.

  • @lindaw4988
    @lindaw4988 Месяц назад +2

    You and Millie are so adorable and cute!! So glad you are prepared for emergencies!!

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you 🤗

    • @lindaw4988
      @lindaw4988 Месяц назад

      @@ChaniJapan I love cats and have 3! I love learning about Japan and would love to go on a tour there one day!!

  • @ForwardLooking832
    @ForwardLooking832 Месяц назад

    Having lived through the Christchurch earthquakes we now have a similar system...which they test once or twice a year. Gotta say we get a less cutsie sound and more alarming screech.

  • @tracyokuno2120
    @tracyokuno2120 Месяц назад

    Very smart!

  • @desleybartlett322
    @desleybartlett322 Месяц назад

    Very interesting video. Love seeing Millie in her pram.

  • @Marlon044
    @Marlon044 Месяц назад +3

    Good to be prepared just in case, be safe just in case : When you are ready to launch you should do a separate vid telling people about the website so it doesn't get lost on youtube.

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +2

      It’s live now! Good idea though I will make a post now too.

  • @angelad7445
    @angelad7445 Месяц назад

    I bought your course! Can’t wait to start

  • @katewardle8032
    @katewardle8032 Месяц назад +1

    Great disaster planning advice here, you are super organised Chani!

  • @Scarletrose2425
    @Scarletrose2425 Месяц назад

    Great video ❤

  • @UnaMcDonald
    @UnaMcDonald Месяц назад

    Congratulation on launching your course, your new website looks amazing! You're so inspiring! :)

  • @NgaireandLucyTravel
    @NgaireandLucyTravel Месяц назад +1

    Subscribed to the email list and looking forward to your course! Love watching your vids. ❤

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад

      Awesome! Thank you! It’s live now if you want to access😃

  • @marknewton1599
    @marknewton1599 27 дней назад

    Great Emergency bag. My only suggestion is get bag with wheels as you run a lot faster when not carrying the weight of the bag.

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  26 дней назад

      I really hope I don’t have to run anywhere 😱

  • @FannyGodMother
    @FannyGodMother Месяц назад

    Really interesting stuff! It’s not something I’ve really thought about but it’s good to know.

  • @evaburden3013
    @evaburden3013 Месяц назад

    Another great post. I was actually going to ask you about this topic but you comprehensively covered it. Thank you!

  • @christopherrobertson7704
    @christopherrobertson7704 Месяц назад

    Another great video! Loved it ❤

  • @jorgesaki7849
    @jorgesaki7849 Месяц назад +1

    very interesting video about the life in Japan related to disaster that is frequent.....sadly!

  • @pumpkinss3952
    @pumpkinss3952 Месяц назад

    Wherever and however you filmed yourself at home for your on camera narration, keep it. The lighting is perfect! Or at least,i like it a lot. It’s warm, calm and beautiful 😊

  • @laurac1032
    @laurac1032 Месяц назад

    Important documents and any medications you and Millie have been prescribed.

  • @raymonde4272
    @raymonde4272 Месяц назад +1

    Falling to prepare is preparing to fail as they say. You and Milly seem pretty well prepared for a quick evacuation to the local centre. Congratulations on the sponsorship once again.

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +2

      Thanks. I think it’s good to have a plan

  • @SuzannesLife-ok4pn
    @SuzannesLife-ok4pn Месяц назад

    Great vlog thanks Chani. 😊

  • @FeyFen
    @FeyFen Месяц назад

    thanks for the video, Chani!

  • @paulasmith4561
    @paulasmith4561 Месяц назад +1

    The Japanese course sounds great starting from zero is an excellent idea, I’m coming to Japan in October and looking forward to having a look around wakayama . Love how prepared you are for an emergency you never know what could happen. Look forward to your camping trip’s

  • @kezbot2
    @kezbot2 Месяц назад

    Millie's tail across the shot at 1:07 is so cute 😁 great emergency tips!

  • @jennyyipcy
    @jennyyipcy Месяц назад

    Just bought your course. Can’t wait to download in the morning and get it printed 😊

  • @mariamedeiros9555
    @mariamedeiros9555 Месяц назад

    Hi Chani and Millie! Here in Florida, we entered the hurricane season. As always, we get prepared. Finally, the shelter allows families and their pets to enter. As long they are in their strollers or carry bags. Liked that you are both prepared.

  • @heyojisan
    @heyojisan Месяц назад

    Another great video all around, Chani and Millie! Thanks for reminding me to prepare/update our kit here in California.
    Looking forward to your next update from Wakayama or the next weekend destination.

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад

      Hopefully an update this weekend sometime 😃👋

    • @heyojisan
      @heyojisan 28 дней назад

      @@ChaniJapan Just happy to see any new videos as they come out. Looks like you're finding good ways to relax on your days off. Good luck with glamping prep.😄

  • @ALFAGOMMA
    @ALFAGOMMA Месяц назад

    Bread in a can...something only Japan could do I suspect. 😊 But I didn't see Vegemite in your emergency kit, so perhaps the canned bread is worth considering! On my 2nd trip to Japan in 1986 I stayed in Kokubunji at a friend's apartment. Every night she filled up a huge metal container of water and put it on the stove top. She said that with a big earthquake, the water pipes would be broken, so this would be her source of water. By the way, Sekisui has been in Australia for well over a decade now, and in fact, took over the iconic Melbourne-based home builder AV Jennings about 15 years ago.

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +1

      Yes when I heard the ad for them in Australia I thought they were saying sexy house 🤣

    • @ALFAGOMMA
      @ALFAGOMMA Месяц назад

      @@ChaniJapan That's so funny!! 😂 I've got a paperback on Japanese English over the decades (sometimes called Japlish or Nihonglish). I always remember the story from the 1950s when American politician Dwight Eisenhower was campaigning for the US Presidential elections. He was popular in Japan and a bunch of Japanese had banners made and hung up in the streets with the words, 'We pray for Mr Eisenhower's erection'. 🤔

  • @MidoriMUeno
    @MidoriMUeno Месяц назад

    Im not working at the moment so I cannot donate but I've watched every single video and liked it. I think you are a very brave person.

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +1

      That’s so nice of you! Thank you. I appreciate your support by watching ❤️

  • @gwenwade6059
    @gwenwade6059 Месяц назад

    Interesting.

  • @rosswilkinson1022
    @rosswilkinson1022 Месяц назад

    Another great video. Thank you!

  • @TheSeantube11
    @TheSeantube11 Месяц назад

    Another great video❤

  • @rajTrondhjem10
    @rajTrondhjem10 Месяц назад

    Very informative.. thanks for making

  • @Ayelet.M
    @Ayelet.M 25 дней назад

    OMG! PLEASE PUT A TRIGGER WARNING! The sound of the alarm is the same as the one I have for missiles (I live in Israel) and this was the soundtrack of my winter (imagine hearing this over 80 times in 4 months). Literally goosebumps. Even my dog looked up to see if we’re gonna run to our shelter.

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  25 дней назад

      I had no idea. I thought it was unique sound to Japan 😱

  • @milaemouse8442
    @milaemouse8442 Месяц назад +2

    bah! i live in san jose...3.0's are to be slept through! don't wake me until it's 5.5, or greater! :p

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад

      Oh wow!

    • @RedErin
      @RedErin Месяц назад

      Haha so true! I’m Bay Area also born and raised, it’s got to be a jolt over 6.0 to even catch my attention. If it’s a rolling one, no worries until it’s stronger. If it’s a hard jolt with a loud bang (super rare) it’ll get me a bit nervous at a 4.0 but there’s no damage at that level because things are built for it now.

  • @catarinaassuncao157
    @catarinaassuncao157 Месяц назад

    Wow weakening up to that sound must be so scary 😢. Great and informative video Chani.

  • @rcboatnut
    @rcboatnut Месяц назад

    Cool, thanks for sharing

  • @lotusdevi
    @lotusdevi Месяц назад

    Yayyy congrats on the Japanese course ! And well done for being so emergency prepared...smart move. Love seeing more of Millie too, gorgeous girl...she looks really content and inquisitive in her stroller :) Lisa

  • @gracerussell9488
    @gracerussell9488 Месяц назад

    Wow that's amazing, such a long shelf life !

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад

      It really is!

    • @gracerussell9488
      @gracerussell9488 Месяц назад

      Thank you for the inspiration, I have started saving $$ to buy a house in Japan ❤

  • @rigelr5345
    @rigelr5345 Месяц назад

    I'm so happy I didn't experience any earthquake while I was in Japan. I did run into a typhoon, though... the shinkansen and all trains and so on stopped the day after I left for Kyoto, I was sooo lucky I got to Kyoto so I wasn't stuck in Nagoya since I had already paid for the hotel... I was a little scared, but I just stayed inside and only experiened it was raining a little bit, tbh I've experienced worse in Denmark (it's very windy here) haha. But, you never know... so be safe! Meanwhie in Korea, the alarm went off nearly every damn day just because it was hot weather lmao, totally got desensitized to that alarm (and it was the worst sound ever).

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад

      Typhoons are bad here where I am!

    • @rigelr5345
      @rigelr5345 Месяц назад

      @@ChaniJapan お気をつけください!

  • @screechypie
    @screechypie Месяц назад

    Great that they also have these alerts in English now! As far as I remember, that wasn’t the case a few years back.

  • @frogkaeru8259
    @frogkaeru8259 23 дня назад

    Aloha Chani,
    Another informative video. Living on Hawai'i island we also have alerts for natural disasters just like Japan. Since I was little we were taught (by our church) to have some kind of emergency preparedness plan (for natural disasters, loss of employment, sickness, etc.) that you can use until you can get assistance. Also because Hawai'i is in the middle of the Pacific, we are dependent on shipping for 80% of our goods, Heaven forbid there is a shipping strike. Thankfully, More people are working on becoming self-reliant, buy planting produce gardens. Now, I'm wanting a "Long Life Food Section," here too! I chuckled seeing the "Spam," because it's a staple here 😆We have Tsunami signs here too. Can't wait to see your camping video(s). Mahalo 😃🤙🤙(those are shaka signs, not a call me sign, for us in Hawai'i at least) 😄

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  22 дня назад +1

      I was surprised to find spam here 🤙

  • @SalisburyKarateClub
    @SalisburyKarateClub Месяц назад +7

    Suggest you get a back pack for your emergency situation, Leaves your hands free. You forgot one item, coffee.

  • @tinekejoldersma
    @tinekejoldersma Месяц назад

    A loaded power bank for your phone and/or laptop. Writing material, so you can communicate differently than by phone. Something to stop fire, like a blanket, but also a blanket for getting undercooled. Drops to purify water. ORS is a salt-sugar solution to prep your body and pain medication. Water, you need water for yourself and Millie. Perhaps a sedation for Millie, because animals are terrified of earthquakes. Identification for you and Millie. All the rest is perfect.

  • @patriziam.868
    @patriziam.868 Месяц назад

    Ottime informazioni..io vivo in Italia, paese molto sismico tranne una regione ( la Sardegna). Ho vissuto un terremoto devastante nel 1980 nella mia regione Campania con migliaia e migliaia di morti, con paesi interi rasi al suolo. È stato veramente drammatico quindi apprezzo l'attenzione che mette il Giappone nel tutelare la vita dei suoi abitanti. Colgo l'occasione per dirti che sei stata coraggiosa a lasciare l'Australia per cominciare una nuova vita. Auguri !!

    • @ChaniJapan
      @ChaniJapan  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you so much. It sounds like you experienced a terrible earthquake 🥲

  • @Fishgirl321
    @Fishgirl321 Месяц назад

    This was great! Your channel has brought me a lot of delight. Going to look at the course page now. I’m in Nova Scotia Canada so lots of hurricanes in the past decade. Your calming presence and your video delivery is top shelf, take good care of your dear self and inspiring us all to do the same.

  • @valli_chenae
    @valli_chenae Месяц назад

    lol the alarming sound is so gentle compared to the ones we get in the US. And this was a helpful video!❤

  • @fionnawheatley9095
    @fionnawheatley9095 Месяц назад +1

    Keys… you need a copy of them in your go bag..