Foreigners Experience Their First Earthquake in Japan
Summary:
On January 7, 2024, Japan experienced an earthquake that particularly affected its foreign residents. Many of them, unaccustomed to such events, reacted with surprise and concern. Social media platforms like Twitter became a hub for sharing experiences and advice. The situation highlighted the need for better earthquake preparedness and education, especially for foreigners living in coastal areas prone to tsunamis.
外人さんたち初めての地震 pic.twitter.com/0fZ6OJvXbf
— 新命明輝(三剣真一) (@AKIRASHINMEI02) January 7, 2024
User Reactions:
- 新命明輝(三剣真一) (@AKIRASHINMEI02): “Foreigners experiencing their first earthquake.”
- ぐでたま (@jgdaadgj5432): “They seem unsure about where to flee to, understanding the tsunami risk but not grasping the geography.”
- morichigo (@morichigo1): “It must be really scary to experience this in a foreign country, depending on how much Japanese they understand.”
- プー太郎侍 (@ESA1crOxgYaBMuG): “Japan is not as safe as foreigners think!”
- merry256 (@FUzHGKhvm4inE6Z): “Going outside barefoot is a no-go. What were they doing? Must have been shocked!”
- レゲエ野郎 (@YeRegee168): “Dangerous to flee barefoot, there might be glass on the ground.”
- ルナ🐱日本株全力ガール (@Runa_1kabu): “We need to consider responses for foreigners… Evacuate early.”
- mogu (@mogulicious55): “In such situations, there’s no time to wear shoes. Keeping easy-to-wear shoes at the entrance is important.”
- たまらん512 (@eIRtDIwQFgxJqnQ): “Essential disaster goods: glasses for those who wear them, and shoes (simple sneakers are fine).”
- 高位置®108 (@Hi_Position): “It’s surprising people still come to such a disaster-prone country.”
- mu- ʚ💜ɞ 〜の“民” (@mutsumi8127): “Sad they had to experience fear in Japan, leaving a bad impression.”
- 山本馨子 (@KdcDbWDZHe4K6fp): “Must have been really scary. Are they in a safe place now? Any injuries?”
- グルメ (@anima_sukisugi): “Being barefoot can’t be helped. There might have been more danger if they took time to wear shoes.”
- Digital World (@Digital569): “Training for earthquakes and tsunamis might be necessary.”
- グリッチェ(Glitché)✍️🐾 (@Glitche12): “Which prefecture is this? Near the coast, was there a tsunami warning?”
- 草屋 倶楽部 (@938kurabu): “Must have been so surprising, fleeing barefoot.”
- Lead to be control (@piyopiyo705): “Everyone going barefoot in a hurry, isn’t that dangerous?”
- 日野2曹 (@rdaXRnBYmOEMpNv): “Why is everyone barefoot?”
- 正体が分かっている西垣悪徳 (@nisigaki12): “Be careful, there might be broken glass on the ground.”
- t (@myzk_): “The siren is too scary.”
- JR東日本管内スジ公開 (@sujikokai1014): “Is someone carrying a safe?”
- 新命明輝(三剣真一) (@AKIRASHINMEI02): “They seem to have rushed out barefoot.”
- ぐでたま (@jgdaadgj5432): “Employers at the coastline should instruct on evacuation sites and routes.”
- morichigo (@morichigo1): “The level of Japanese understanding would matter a lot in such a situation.”
- プー太郎侍 (@ESA1crOxgYaBMuG): “Rushing out barefoot is not safe, even if it’s urgent.”
- merry256 (@FUzHGKhvm4inE6Z): “The shock must have been intense.”
- レゲエ野郎 (@YeRegee168): “Escape quickly but safely, watch out for glass.”
- ルナ🐱日本株全力ガール (@Runa_1kabu): “Early evacuation is crucial.”