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Japan earthquake latest: Tsunami warning after more than 50 quakes hit – as at least 30 buildings collapse
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Monday 1 January 2024 13:42, UK
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‘Everybody was panicked’ – Snowboarder describes moment earthquake hit
Tourists who had flocked to Japan’s mountainous Nagano region for the start of the snow sports season were among those who felt the jolt of today’s earthquakes.
Johnny Wu, a Taiwanese snowboarder, was waiting for a shuttle bus back to his hotel in the resort town of Hakuba when the quake hit.
Windows rattled and shook snow off roofs and overhead electric wires.
“Everybody was panicked at that time,” the 50-year-old said.
“I’m a little bit better because, I come from Taiwan, so I’ve experienced a lot. But still, I’m still worried about [the quake] getting more serious.”