Update No. 2 on 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Hokkaido

07 September 2018 – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is assisting a second group of Filipino tourists who were in Sapporo when the magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Hokkaido on Thursday.

The second group of 40 reached out to the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo and said the members are all safe. This group and the other group of 26 tourists are being assisted in rebooking their flights back to the Philippines.

Ambassador Jose C. Laurel said the Chitose Airport is expected to reopen today. Shinkansen train services were expected to resume at noon.

Ambassador Laurel said the Embassy stands ready to provide assistance to affected Filipinos if needed.

Filipinos affected by the earthquake who may require assistance may contact the Embassy at: +8180 4928 7979. Next of kin in the Philippines may contact the Office of Migrant Workers Affairs at (+632) 834-4996 and  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. during office hours and DFA Action Center +632 834-3333 or 834-4997 after office hours. END