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🌏🇯🇵 What’s Happening in Japan: Aomori Earthquake & PM Safety Message
A strong earthquake (震度6強) hit Aomori Prefecture last night.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi reported that 30 people have been injured and one house fire has been confirmed so far.
Because of the ongoing risk, the government and Japan Meteorological Agency have issued a caution notice:
「北海道・三陸沖後発地震注意情報」
A warning that a follow-up major quake might occur.
The Prime Minister asked people in affected areas to be ready to evacuate immediately if they feel shaking, and to stay alert for at least one week.
🈶 Key Japanese Phrases
地震（じしん）jishin earthquake
避難する（ひなんする）hinan suru evacuate
揺れ（ゆれ）yureshaking / tremor
防災（ぼうさい）bōsai disaster preparedness
命を守る（いのちをまもる）inochi o mamoru protect your life
注意情報（ちゅういじょうほう）chūi jōhōcaution notice / alert
🧠 Key Phrase:
揺れを感じたら、すぐに避難してください。
yure o kanjitara, sugu ni hinan shite kudasai.
If you feel shaking, evacuate immediately.
This line is being repeated on Japanese news broadcasts right now.
🫵 Your Turn
Answer this simple question (English or Japanese OK):
If an earthquake happened where you live, do you know a safe place to go?
Or write it in Japanese:
- 地震の時、安全な場所はどこですか？
Feel free to share:
- evacuation routes
- safe spots at home (table, doorway, open area)
- supplies you keep ready (water, torch, battery pack, etc.)
Let’s learn language and safety awareness together 🌏🙏
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🌏🇯🇵 What’s Happening in Japan: Aomori Earthquake & PM Safety Message
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