Emergency Kit for Your Car in Japan: What to Keep and What Not to Leave in Summer
Living in Japan has made me think about emergency supplies in a more practical way. At home, we keep bottled water and emergency food together in a downstairs storage space. That works fine when we are home, but one day I realized something obvious: if an earthquake, typhoon, or heavy rain happens while we are out driving, all those supplies are still sitting at home. So, what should you actually keep in a car emergency kit in Japan? The simplest way to think about it is this: Keep heat-tolerant basics in the car , such as portable toilets, plastic bags, work gloves, a towel, an emergency thermal blanket, tissues, and rain gear. Check storage conditions before leaving water or emergency food in the car long-term. And do not leave a power bank in a hot parked car , especially during Japan’s summer months. A car emergency kit does not need to be a second version of your home disaster supplies. Its job is much simpler: to help if you cannot get home right away. What Should You Keep in a C...