Japan's Bullet Trains Halted Amid Severe Flooding Crisis
Severe flooding and landslides in northern Japan have halted all Shinkansen services on the Akita line, stranding passengers and causing major travel disruption. Get the latest updates.
Severe flooding and landslides in northern Japan have halted all Shinkansen services on the Akita line, stranding passengers and causing major travel disruption. Get the latest updates.
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