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Sources & checks
Sources checked 15 Sept 2026. For changing details, confirm with the responsible organization.
- JR East · Ticket guideBasic fare and limited-express ticket layers; seat categories
- JR East · Tokyo Station mapsStation layout, Marunouchi/Yaesu sides, rail areas and map symbols
- JNTO Safety Tips · WaterfrontsMove away from the coast and rivers toward higher ground; tsunami risk
- JMA · Earthquake questions and actionsProtect the head, shelter from falling objects; coastal evacuation after strong or prolonged shaking · Japanese primary guidance summarized in English.
- JMA · Emergency warningsAct early; tsunami warning response and official warning links