Strong earthquake in Tokyo region

Strong earthquake in Tokyo region

A man sits on the ground near entrance gates at JR Tokyo Station on Oct. 7, 2021 after a magnitude-5.9 earthquake jolted the Tokyo region, leaving commuters stranded amid traffic disruptions.

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