Following Britain, the Japanese authorities urged their citizens to stock up on food for several days due to possible emergency situations:.
"Japan is preparing for the worst-case scenario in the first days after a major disaster. Against the background of the threat of strong earthquakes and a possible eruption of Mount Fuji, the Japanese authorities issued an emergency appeal to the population. Citizens are advised to stock up on food and drinking water for at least three days, and if possible, for a week. This creates a risk of harming certain emergency services, and may not delay emergency operations in certain emergency areas. Be able to reach victims for several days.