Japan: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate Coast 2

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, June 25, triggering an upper-5 intensity shaking in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services.

Japan: Quake Damage Seen at Convenience Store in Hachinohe After M6.9 Tremor

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, triggering upper-5 seismic intensity in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services. This video shows products, including a broken wine bottle, scattered on the floor of a convenience store in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture.

Japan: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate Coast

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, June 25, triggering an upper-5 intensity shaking in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services.

Japan: Passenger Captures Moment Bullet Train Grinds to Halt as Powerful Earthquake Hits 2

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. The footage was shot on a Shinkansen bullet train bound for Tokyo between Ichinoseki Station and Kurikoma-Kogen Station.

Japan: Passenger Captures Moment Bullet Train Grinds to Halt as Powerful Earthquake Hits

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region on Monday, April 20, with tsunami warnings of up to three meters issued for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. This video shows the moment a Shinkansen bullet train makes an emergency stop in Miyagi Prefecture as the earthquake struck.

Japan: Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Hits Tohoku, Tsunami Warning Issued 3

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate.

Japan: Record Rainfall Hits Tokai Region, Train Services Disrupted

Heavy rain battered the Tokai region on Thursday, July 17, causing widespread flooding and disrupting train services, including Tokaido Shinkansen. Kuwana in Mie Prefecture recorded 144.5 mm of rain in just three hours by 1 p.m., the highest on record. This video shows a train stranded on the tracks due to severe weather.

Japan: Record Rainfall Hits Tokai Region, Train Services Disrupted 2

Heavy rain battered the Tokai region on Thursday, July 17, causing widespread flooding and disrupting train services, including Tokaido Shinkansen. Kuwana in Mie Prefecture recorded 144.5 mm of rain in just three hours by 1 p.m., the highest on record. This video shows flooded streets in Kuwana City.

[Breaking News]Snake disrupts shinkansen services

TOKYO, Japan, May 1 Kyodo - An electronic sign at JR Tokyo Station notifies passengers of a significant delay on the Tokaido Shinkansen line connecting Tokyo and Osaka on April 30, 2025, following the disruption of services after a snake became entangled in overhead wires and caused a power outage. (Kyodo)

Snake disrupts shinkansen services

Snake disrupts shinkansen services

An electronic sign at JR Tokyo Station notifies passengers of a significant delay on the Tokaido Shinkansen line connecting Tokyo and Osaka on April 30, 2025, following the disruption of services after a snake became entangled in overhead wires and caused a power outage.

Japan: Bullet Train Service Suspended After Strong Quake Strikes Off Kyushu 2

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory. Shinkansen (bullet train) services were temporarily suspended due to power outage caused by the quake. This video was filmed on a Shinkansen train heading to Toyohashi Station in central Japan.

Japan: Bullet Train Service Suspended After Strong Quake Strikes Off Kyushu

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory. Shinkansen (bullet train) services were temporarily suspended due to power outage caused by the quake. This video was filmed inside a Shinkansen train halted near Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

Partial resumption of bullet train services in northeastern Japan

Partial resumption of bullet train services in northeastern Japan

A shinkansen bullet train is pictured near JR Sendai Station in Miyagi Prefecture on Feb. 22, 2021, after services between Sendai and the Iwate Prefecture city of Ichinoseki resumed the same day following disruption due to a powerful earthquake that struck northeastern Japan on Feb. 13.

Partial resumption of bullet train services in northeastern Japan

Partial resumption of bullet train services in northeastern Japan

Passengers pass through a ticket gate at JR Sendai Station in Miyagi Prefecture on Feb. 22, 2021, after shinkansen bullet train services between Sendai and the Iwate Prefecture city of Ichinoseki resumed the same day following disruption due to a powerful earthquake that struck northeastern Japan on Feb. 13.

Partial resumption of bullet train services in northeastern Japan

Partial resumption of bullet train services in northeastern Japan

A shinkansen bullet train is pictured near JR Sendai Station in Miyagi Prefecture on Feb. 22, 2021, after services between Sendai and the Iwate Prefecture city of Ichinoseki resumed the same day following disruption due to a powerful earthquake that struck northeastern Japan on Feb. 13.