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TBS NEWS DIG 防災・ニュース・天気 by JNN

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-------✦ INTRODUCTION ✦------

TBS NEWS DIG 防災・ニュース・天気 by JNN is a free, reliable news and disaster prevention app that keeps you informed of breaking events, natural disasters, and weather conditions across Japan.

With 24-hour live coverage, real-time earthquake monitoring, and personalized alerts, this app helps protect lives by delivering fast and localized information when it matters most.

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24/7 Live Breaking News:

This feature allows you to access real-time broadcasts from JNN’s network of 28 TV stations, ensuring immediate updates on disasters, emergencies, and major incidents.

Strong Earthquake Monitor:

This feature allows you to track seismic activity in real-time, showing exactly “where” and “how much” it shook, so you can respond faster during emergencies.

Early Earthquake Warning Forecasts:

This app allows you to receive advanced alerts including estimated seismic intensity, arrival time, and shaking radius, even before a general public warning is issued.

Typhoon Course Map:

This feature allows you to view typhoon movements clearly, making it easier to prepare for approaching storms with a simple map interface.

Rain Cloud Radar (15 Hours Ahead):

This app allows you to forecast rainfall up to 15 hours in advance, perfect for both disaster prevention and daily planning.

Kikikuru Disaster Risk Map:

This key feature allows you to see real-time risk distribution of floods, landslides, and inundations caused by heavy rain, helping you assess local safety instantly.

My Area Custom Alerts:

This feature allows you to register up to 3 areas for news and disaster bulletins tailored to regions important to you like your home, workplace, or a family member's city.

Disaster Prevention Timeline:

This app allows you to see warnings, earthquake info, and other critical updates in a chronological feed for your area.

Localized Emergency Alerts:

This app allows you to receive instant push notifications about earthquakes, typhoons, and heavy rain risks in your current or registered areas.

16-Day Weather Forecast:

This feature allows you to plan trips and events with long-range weather insights, updated daily.

Universal & Color-Safe Design:

This app allows everyone to use the interface easily, with a layout and color system designed for accessibility and readability.

On-the-Go World News:

This feature allows you to stay informed about global events, with direct reporting from overseas correspondents and war zones.

Custom News Feed by Interest:

This feature allows you to explore rich content including politics, lifestyle, economy, gourmet, and local events based on what matters to you.

Original News & Video Programs:

This app allows you to enjoy exclusive videos like SHARE, DIG U-30, and Starry Sky Live, featuring in-depth reporting and live astronomical views.

Notification & Location Settings:

This feature allows you to turn on critical alerts by enabling “always allow” for location settings, ensuring accurate real-time disaster info wherever you are.

--------✦ COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AND LANGUAGE ✦------

Country: Japan

Original Language: Japanese

--------✦ RECOMMENDED AUDIENCES ✦------

Ideal for residents of Japan, travelers, expats, and anyone needing fast, trustworthy updates on earthquakes, typhoons, and other emergencies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Q: Can I get earthquake alerts for my current location?

A: Yes. Turn on “always allow” for location access in your phone’s settings to receive real-time alerts.

Q: What is the Strong Earthquake Monitor?

A: It shows real-time tremor data by region so you can see how strong and where the shaking is happening.

Q: Can I use this app outside of Japan?

A: Yes, but alerts and disaster prevention features are optimized for regions within Japan.