Keeping my eyes on Japan this first day of 2024 as the Sea of Japan coast reels in the aftermath of a M7.6 quake. After living there so long, I already know the preparedness and strict building codes there and personally dealt with the larger M9.0 East Japan Quake in 2011.

Perhaps because I do know how it feels, images like these get my PTSD going a bit.

Everyone I know is safe but anyone living in the area should heed all warnings given.

新潟県震度6やばい pic.twitter.com/fG85aRw8q9

— りーぬん🦙🍜 (@NiziULove0326) January 1, 2024

Mother nature is not to be trifled with!