A former super typhoon by the name of Jebi is steaming towards the Japanese coast, threatening severe winds of 135mph.
Originally, the system was the strongest of 2018, and pushed the boundaries of a category 5, with extreme 175mph winds.
While the storm has lost some of its power, when it makes landfall, the results are set to be catastrophic.
Currently in the midst of Pacific typhoon season, Japan is well-versed with the onslaught of typhoon conditions.
How will Japan prepare for typhoon Jebi?
Jebi’s progress has it pointed directly at Honshu Island, the largest of the Japanese chain.
Home to major cities including Kyoto, Osaka and capital city Tokyo, the area hosts thousands of people at risk of the high winds and heavy rain.
At the moment, Japanese authorities have ordered the evacuation of 20,000 people from areas where the storm is scheduled to hit.
In the long run, there are more things Japanese authorities will do and will advise for the oncoming storm system.
One of the most important things to do in a major storm is to keep up to date with the latest information.
During a typhoon, Japanese media will likely provide rolling coverage of the progress, which will also come with English information for those staying from abroad.
The Japan Meteorological Society provides essential real-time updates as the storm cascades over Japan.
Updates will come via the internet, radio and television, with days of advance warning.
Radio stations Inter-FM at 76.1 and Yokohama FM at 84.7 are both English language and will keep non-native speakers in the loop.
There are also local hazard maps that can be procured ahead of any major disasters.
These maps are prepared by local municipalities in Japan, outlining risks from typhoons and other natural disasters which can aid preparedness.
There are english copies of the maps available from city, town and ward offices as well as online, and they can identify important evacuation areas and meeting points.
Otherwise, there are general rules that people currently worried about the oncoming storm can follow to help keep themselves safe.
Any utilities around residential areas are liable to be cut off to prevent major damage.
This means that residents will need to prepare a water supply to wait out the storm.
Any objects that could fly around and endanger nearby buildings or people should be tied down and houses should be boarded up.
Emergency kits will also be vital coming into the storm, so people can stay well-fed on the occasion that they are forced to shelter for days.