Bullet train services on sections of lines in eastern Japan restarted at around 9 a.m. after being suspended earlier in the morning due to power transmission problems, rail operators say.
Japan's Meteorological Agency has lifted all tsunami warnings along the Sea of Japan to advisories. The warnings were issued after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Ishik
Reports of injuries and damage brought about by the massive quake on the Sea of Japan coast continue to come in.
A major tsunami warning has been issued for the prefecture.
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AKITA Multiple people were attacked by bears in Akita Prefecture on Oct. 9, including four who were mauled in a quiet neighborhood of the prefectural capital.