Japan: Typhoon Neoguri disaster risk reduction situation report

This situation report introduces Typhoon Neoguri's intensity and track, the regions to be affected in Japan and other countries, and the potential damages of Typhoon Neoguri. It then presents historical background and details on the current situation in Japan, previous typhoons in Japan and more specifically in Okinawa Prefecture, the casualties and damages associated with them, as well as facts and figures related to other hydro ‐ meteorological disasters in Japan. It additionally provides some background information about Japan, including the main indicators and governance system for disaster risk reduction. Finally, it offers some disaster preparedness recommendations in relation to this specific event.