An earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture just after 11pm on Monday, December 8th. The quake was quite large, recording an intensity of 6+. In light of the high level of seismic activity in the area, the Japan Meteorological Agency has announced the “Hokkaido/Sanriku Offshore Earthquake Warning Information”. We are calling on local people to prepare for earthquakes. In the worst case scenario, the situation could reach the level of the Great East Japan Earthquake, so we cannot remain calm. As we approach the end of the month, I apologize for the inconvenience caused by this difficult situation, but I am reminded once again that Japan is a disaster-prone country and one that cannot let its guard down. (Kei)

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