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Oct 10, 2019

Typhoon Hagibis preparations

Just wondering how people are feeling about, and preparing for, Typhoon Hagibis? There are a lot of dramatic headlines out there, as there are tweets ("Four reasons why Typhoon Hagibis is so dangerous" - NHK) and other socials. Word from the officials seems to be that preparations should be made by Friday. The partner had the day off today and so went out and got a bunch of stuff in preparation. After work today I stopped by the supermarket and the queues there were super long. I guess all the bread had sold out though! Anyway, once again, what's the mood with everyone else out there?

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KamaT

KamaT

Long-term foreign resident of Japan, moving deeper into Chiba for a slower life and lifestyle.

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Oct 11

    I'm mildly worried just given the fact that there have even been Rugby World Cup match cancellations because of how serious it's meant to be. We'll probably just get some higher winds here, but I know people in Tokyo and Kanagawa are rightfully concerned. We always have a stocked emergency kit. I used to think it was a bit dramatic to have one (my early living in Japan days!) but of course now I've come around to the idea and wouldn't be without one. The risk of natural disasters here is just way too high to not have one. Let's hope it's not as bad as weather forecasters are anticipating.

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  • ReishiiTravels

    ReishiiTravels

    on Oct 11

    I live in Gifu. Right now, the center is not supposed to hit us, but some of my private students seem to be really concerned while others have told me that we will be fine. I have nothing in my fridge, so I think I am going to hit the grocery tonight, just in case. Honestly, I am not too crazily concerned.

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  • KamaT

    KamaT

    on Oct 11

    @genkidesu - Yea, bit disappointed about some of the rugby cancellations. I was looking forward to settling into England v France on Saturday. I see they're leaving a decision about the Japan game on Sunday until as late as possible. We've had a bit of an emergency bag prepared ever since 2011 but it probably needs a bit of updating! Got a portable gas stove yesterday although the partner had to go around a bunch of stores to find it as plenty of places had sold out.

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  • KamaT

    KamaT

    on Oct 11

    @ReishiiTravels - There always seems to be mixed opinions about these things, doesn't there? Some people worried, others not. Hope things are OK for you in Gifu.

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  • JapanRamen

    JapanRamen

    on Oct 11

    We didn't really prep but we are expecting to stay indoor and do absolutely nothing for the day until it goes out. I feel like I should get some bread on my way home tonight now...

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  • KamaT

    KamaT

    on Oct 11

    @Jackson - Yea, probably best to get a few bits and bobs in just in case.

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