00:00A mega-quake alert just hit Japan during peak ski season.
00:03Should you cancel your trip to Hokkaido?
00:06A powerful 7.5 earthquake rocked northern Japan on Monday night.
00:10Waves shook the coast of Aomori and were felt all the way up in Hokkaido.
00:15But there were no major injuries, no nuclear issues, and tsunami warnings have been lifted.
00:20Still, Japan's meteorological agency has issued a rare alert,
00:24a possible magnitude 8-mega-quake could strike within days.
00:28It's the first time this warning has been used since 2022.
00:32So what does this mean for tourists?
00:34Hokkaido is one of Japan's top winter hotspots.
00:37Millions head to ski resorts like Niseko and Furano each year, and yes, they're still open.
00:42No damage has been reported at the resorts.
00:45Flights and trains are running.
00:47And travel to the region hasn't been restricted.
00:49But this is Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone places on Earth.
00:53So if you're heading to Hokkaido, download the Safety Tips app.
00:57Know what to do in a quake, and don't let fear ruin your adventure.
01:01The snow is calling.
01:02Just be smart, stay alert, and ride safe.
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