[Via the American Embassy Tokyo]"This emergency message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Okinawa and Southern Japan (to include Kyushu and Shikoku), that as of 9:45 am (local time) on Friday, July 15, Typhoon Ma-on was located approximately 250 nautical miles southeast of Iwo To, Japan. Typhoon Ma-on is expected to track generally westward and intensify at a steady pace as it moves over warm water. Typhoon Ma-on is predicted to reach the Japanese islands of Shikoku and Kyushu on Monday July 18 or Tuesday July 19. The Japan Meteorological Agency reports that the maximum sustained wind speed near the center of the storm is 85 knots (98 mph) with gusts of 125 knots (144 mph).For further details, see either of the following websites:Japan Meteorological Agency:  http://www.jma.go.jp/en/typh/U.S. Navy Joint Typhoon Warning Center: http://www.usno.navy.mil/JTWCWe will continue to monitor Typhoon Ma-on's track and will issue updated messages as appropriate.  Please monitor the typhoon's track by listening to the radio or watching television. Locate shelter, monitor media reports, and follow all official instructions.  Carry your travel documents at all times (i.e. U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate, picture ID's, etc.) or secure them in a safe, waterproof location.  You should also contact friends and family in the United States with updates about your whereabouts.You will find additional information on cyclones and storm preparedness on the "Bureau of Consular Affairs’ Hurricane Preparedness Page" at: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_2915.html,  and on the "Natural Disasters" page  of the Bureau of Consular Affairs website at: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1207.html.  Additional information on the Pacific Typhoon Season may be found on the "Pacific Typhoon Season" webpage at: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_5473.html.Updated information on travel in Japan may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States and Canada, or from overseas, 1-202-501-4444.  These numbers are available from 8:00 am to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).Please continue to monitor the Embassy's website, http://japan.usembassy.gov/, for updated information.  Please consult the Country Specific Information Sheet for Japan, available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1148.html.For any emergencies involving U.S. citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of either the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo or one of the U.S. Consulates in Japan listed below:U.S. Embassy in TokyoAmerican Citizen Services1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8420Tel: 03-3224-5174After Hours: 03-3224-5000Fax: 03-3224-5856http://japan.usembassy.gov/e/tacs-main.htmlThe U.S. Embassy serves Americans in Tokyo, Chiba, Fukushima, Gunma, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Nagano, Niigata, Saitama, Shizuoka, Tochigi, Yamagata and Yamanashi.Consulates:•    Osaka-Kobe: 11-5, Nishitenma 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8543; Tel: 06-6315-5912, Fax: 06-6315-5914; serving Americans in Osaka, Tel: 06-6315-5912, Fax: 06-6315-5914; serving Americans in Osaka, Aichi, Ehime, Fukui, Gifu, Hiroshima, Hyogo, Ishikawa, Kagawa, Kochi, Kyoto, Mie, Nara, Okayama, Shimane, Shiga, Tokushima, Tottori, Toyama, and Wakayama prefectures. http://osaka.usconsulate.gov/•    Nagoya: Nagoya International Center Bldg. 6th floor, 1-47-1 Nagono, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya 450-0001; Tel (052) 581-4501, Fax: (052) 581-3190; providing emergency consular services only (including death and arrest cases) for Americans living in Aichi, Gifu, and Mie prefectures. http://nagoya.usconsulate.gov/•    Fukuoka:  5-26, Ohori 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0052; Tel: 092-751-9331, Fax: 092-713-9222; serving Americans in Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Oita, Saga and Yamaguchi prefectures. http://japan.usembassy.gov/fukuoka/wwwhmain.html•    Sapporo: Kita 1-jo, Nishi 28-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064-0821; Tel: 011-641-1115, Fax: 011-643-1283; serving Americans in Akita, Aomori, Hokkaido, Iwate and Miyagi prefectures. http://sapporo.usconsulate.gov/•    Naha: 2-1-1 Toyama, Urasoe City, Okinawa 901-2104; Phone: 098.876.4211, Fax: 098.876.4243, DSN: 645-7323; serving Americans in Okinawa and the Amami Oshima Island grouphttp://naha.usconsulate.gov/