If you are looking for your relatives in Japan or if you want to inform your relatives that you are alive after the events


List of names

First, consult the List of names. If you find the names of your relatives, contact them directly. If this is not possible, check this website on a regular basis or contact the nearest Red Cross/Red Crescent office for more information. Search for your name as well as someone might be looking for you.


You are alive

If you want to inform your relatives that you are alive, please register your name and contact details on I am alive. Your name will appear on the list. By checking the list, your relatives will know where you are and may be able to contact you. Check this website or contact your nearest Red Cross/Red Crescent representative for more information.


You are looking for a missing relative

If you are looking for missing relatives in Japan who are not on the list, you can register their name and your contact details on Missing relative. Your missing relatives might be able to see the list and contact you. Other persons checking the list might have information on their whereabouts and contact you.

You can register as many missing relatives as necessary, but only one at a time.