This thesis examines how international students residing in Japan experience Japanese earthquake crisis communication and what motivates them to take part in it. In order to identify flaws and possible improvements in the Japanese earthquake crisis communication. International students are a group that differ from other voyagers travelling to Japan. Their long-term stay forces them to face the possible dangers of earthquakes in an extremely earthquake prone country. For these individuals it is crucial to gain access to crisis information to enhance the chances of survival during an earthquake. 

Drawing upon the Uses and Gratification Theory and Social Cognitive Theory, this study aims to identify what motivates international students to take part in earthquake crisis information and let their experiences of japanese earthquake information be made visible. Methodologically, this paper uses semi-structured interviews with ten international students studying in Japan in order to understand their involvement with crisis communication. 

The research reveals that international students primarily seek crisis information when an earthquake occurs, relying on media sources they perceive as trustworthy to gather information and make them feel safe. Influences from peers and social networks also play a significant role in their information-seeking behavior. The identified main flaws in the existing crisis communication system in Japan are the universities responsibility and the language. 

The findings highlight the importance of tailored crisis communication strategies that address the unique needs of international students, ultimately contributing to the development of future communicative strategies which can increase their resilience in the face of earthquakes.