japan earthquake
Definition
A seismic event occurring in or impacting Japan, a country highly prone to earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire and convergence of several tectonic plates.
Specifically, reference to significant recent incidents such as the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on April 20, 2026, triggering a tsunami warning.
Examples
The japan earthquake turned the streets into a spontaneous sumo wrestling ring for loose manhole covers.
After the japan earthquake, Japan's vending machines dispensed calm faster than emergency alerts.
Survivors of the japan earthquake joked that their shaky hand for chopsticks was now an Olympic sport.
The japan earthquake reminded tech bros that even bullet trains can't outrun plate tectonics.