![]() Keep your bank book and credit cards somewhere easily accessible. You may not be able to drink the water you save, but you can still use it for washing and bathroom necessities, as it is likely the water lines will also be down after the earthquake. Also, a tip I received from someone who lived through the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes, is to fill your bathtubs and sinks with water as soon as you can safely do so after the earthquakes have subsided (as long as your place of residence is still safe and liveable). Also, you should always store at least 3 days worth of bottled water (about 4 liters per person per day) in your home. Keep bottled drinking water in your emergency pack to take with you, about 1 gallon/ 4 liters per person. Nutrition essentials, like vegetable juice, vitamins, Calorie Mate bars, and supplements.Comfort foods like chocolate, candy bars, gummies.Canned foods like vegetables, beans, fruit, tuna, etc.You will need 3 days worth of non-perishable food that can be easily opened (if you need a can opener to open your cans, make sure to include it!), don’t need cooking, and can last in storage for a long time. You should keep these items in an easily accessible backpack, that you can bring with you if you need to evacuate. Here are 10 must-haves you need in your earthquake kit, based on the guidelines published by the NHK. While the prospect of a future disaster is frightening, being prepared can help you feel reassured that when it happens you’ll be as ready as possible. According to the Japanese government, there is a 70% chance of an earthquake directly hitting Tokyo in the next 30 years. ![]() Closed Tuesdays.Living in Japan, it’s not a question of if a major earthquake will strike, but rather when “the big one” will finally come. Open Monday, Wednesday to Friday, 1 PM to 6 PM, Saturday 12 PM to 6 PM, Sunday 12 PM to 5 PM. Whether you need to shop for a kid or a kid at heart, are a serious collector or want to start a collection, you will have a great time at Quake Collectibles. His personal sweet spot is product from the 80’s, but is knowledgeable about the toys from other decades, too. He knows his products well–almost every item in the store recalls a nostalgic memory. Matt mingled with customers, answering questions and accepting congratulations. Interestingly, it was mostly dads with the small ones, and both groups were equally excited with the toys on display. His marketing instincts are spot on as the store was brimming with adults and children. He wanted a ‘bricks and mortar’ store where he could interact with his customers. ![]() For many years he sold on Ebay but became disenchanted with the process. ![]() He’s always been involved in collecting, selling, trading and learning about toys. The co-owner, Matt Leuck, feels like he is living his dream. The production dates of the inventory range from the 1970’s to more contemporary prices of items range from $1.00 for comic books to several hundreds for the rarest finds. The store is lined from floor to ceiling with toys, comics, cereal boxes - all in great condition, many of them never opened. I explored Main Street today and serendipitously wandered into Quake Collectibles, a newly opened (August 1 was their first day!) store with an unusually fun inventory. Matt Leuck is one of the co-owners of Quake Collectibles in Evanston. ![]()
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