On May 15, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture. Thankfully, no tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage. However, the tremor did cause a temporary suspension of shinkansen services. Living in Sapporo, I felt a slight tremor, a stark reminder of Japan's seismic activity. It's reassuring to know that our strict building codes and disaster preparedness measures are in place, but events like these always bring a sense of unease. I hope everyone in the affected areas is safe and that there are no hidden damages that might surface later.