Magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolts Tokyo and surrounding areas, reportedly injuring more than 20 people, but the Japan Meteorological Agency says there is no tsunami risk
Some bullet and local train services were halted as a precaution after the quake. People in Tokyo were seen waiting early on Friday in the Shinagawa station during the suspension of service, while others lined up at taxi stands seeking alternate transportation.
Several hundred Tokyo homes were also reportedly left without power after the earthquake struck, and Tokyo Fire Department personnel scrambled to fix burst water pipes in the city. Kishida's government reportedly has set up a crisis management centre to assess the damage and provide support where needed.
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