Our Customers’ Opinions

The recent Tokachi earthquake has left a strong impression on me. I was asleep in my bedroom at the time, and I thought, “Oh, is that an earthquake?” I hardly felt any shaking at all. And then everything was quiet. I remember that I could only hear the faint splashing of the hot water in the bathtub. There was no creaking of the house or tremors as are typical of earthquakes.

There was also no violent shaking, and furniture and objects did not move... This was the first time I had this sort of experience with an earthquake. If I were to use a metaphor, I would say it was like "rocking on a water bed.” I eventually slept through the night, and I was surprised to learn on the news the next morning that a major earthquake had struck.

Of course, a seismically isolated home only displays its true potential when an earthquake occurs. Seeing that not even a single teacup had broken during such an earthquake has given me complete confidence in this home. I can sleep soundly and forget about aftershocks. Having such a relaxed general mood is extremely important. Once again, I realized that a seismically isolated home greatly facilitates my lifestyle of living naturally and comfortably.