Area Mail is a service that enables you to receive earthquake early warnings and tsunami warnings issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency and disaster and evacuation information issued by national and regional public institutions. Subscribers in afflicted areas receive emergency information at no monthly charge or communications charges whatsoever.
Application : Not Required
Monthly Charge : Free

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POINT 1

Get emergency information instantly

Earthquake early warnings, tsunami warnings, and disaster and evacuation information can be received free from the effects of line congestion.

POINT 2

Simultaneous distribution to all areas likely to be afflicted by the disaster

Subscribers instantly receive information that is distributed simultaneously to the applicable areas. When the information is received, you are notified by a popup display and special emergency ring tone.

  • noticeFor some models, message reception settings on the mobile phone need to be configured in advance to use this service.
    Please see Operation and Setting Procedures (PDF format:92KB)
  • noticeSome functions may not be available depending on the model.

Compatible Handsets

Click here for information on Area Mail Disaster Information Service compatible handset models (in Japanese only).

Full Details

View details on the Area Mail Disaster Information Service.

Area Mail Disaster Information Service (in Japanese only)

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