site.btaBulgarians in Japan Urged to Follow Local Authorities' Guidance amid Tsunami Advisory for Two Prefectures

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry urged Bulgarian nationals in Japan to follow the guidance of local authorities and monitor the website of the Japan Meteorological Agency amid a tsunami advisory issued for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures.

The Ministry's Situation Center recalled that the tsunami advisory was issued on January 13 following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Miyazaki prefecture on the island of Kyushu.

In case of need, Bulgarian nationals can contact the Bulgarian Embassy in Tokyo during office hours at +81 3 3465 1021 or outside office hours at +81 80 7966 5608. The Situation Centre accepts alerts and requests for assistance around the clock at +359 2 948 24 04; +359 2 971 38 56 or via email at crisis@mfa.bg.