Ikebukuro Bōsai-Kan

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  • Address
    2-37-8 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Tōshima-ku
  • Phone
    3590 6565
  • Transport
    underground rail: JR Yamanote Line or Marunouchi Line to Ikebukuro (Metropolitan exit)

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Lonely Planet review

Quick: what should you do in case of an earthquake? What if your house is on fire? This facility operated by the Tokyo Fire Department prepares you for these and other disasters by means of videos (available in English) and incredibly realistic simulations; it's hard not to be rattled once the room starts a-shaking. A visit here is important preparation if you're planning on living in Japan.

Even if you're not, it's an important insight into a possibility that's never far from the mind of any Japanese.