06/12/2025
Mass Stranding in Tokyo After Earthquake | Crowds Near JR Shimbashi Station
đ¨ People Stranded Near JR Shimbashi Station After Earthquake
This video captures the chaotic scene in central Tokyo as thousands of people became unable to return home following the major earthquake. Filmed from early evening to late night, the footage shows how quickly the situation escalated around JR Shimbashi Station.
As the sun set, large crowds gathered in the SL Square, looking up at the big screen for updates. Announcements echoed through the station area, stating that there was no clear timeline for train operations to resume. Both inside and outside the ticket gates, commuters appeared confused and exhausted, and even station staff struggled to manage the growing situation.
đ Aerial views later revealed heavy traffic jams spreading throughout the surrounding roads.
đĨ Around 10:30 p.m., a nearby cycling race ticket hall opened a temporary rest area for stranded people. Many sat or lay on the floor with tired expressions.
đ At the Ginza Exit, long taxi lines formed, with people shivering in the cold as they waited.
đ After 11 p.m., JR posted a notice announcing that all JR East train lines would remain suspended for the entire day, leaving thousands stuck at the station overnight.
This footage documents the real impact of transportation shutdowns on daily life in Tokyo during emergencies.
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