03/12/2025
Tokyo Earthquake Strands Crowds Near Shinjuku Station | Shocking Night Footage
Thousands of people were stranded near Shinjuku Station after the earthquake in Tokyo.
What began as a normal evening quickly turned into chaos as trains stopped, roads jammed, and crowds filled every corner of the station area.
๐ Odakyu Line suspended
๐ Taxi queues nearly impossible to move
๐ Bus terminals overwhelmed with people
๐ Aerial footage shows heavy traffic on Koshu Kaido
๐ฑ People rushing and shouting to get onto rare available buses
From helicopter views of massive traffic jams to ground-level footage of crowds sitting on stairs and the station floorโฆ
this video captures the real struggle of Tokyo residents trying to get home.
Footage includes:
Aerial shot of Koshu Kaido traffic (after 8:30 PM)
Crowds at West Exit Bus Terminal
People gathering around Shinjuku Station
Complete suspension of Odakyu Line
Panic and pushing as a rare bus to Oji Station arrives
Packed buses leaving the city late at night
๐ Watch the full footage of one of Tokyoโs most chaotic nights.
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