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A moderate earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, injuring at least 37 people across five prefectures, including Tokyo, officials said. Most of the injuries were minor. There was no tsunami threat. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 and was centered in southern Ibaraki prefecture at a depth of 70 kilometers. The US Geological Survey recorded the magnitude at 5.8. At least 37 people were injured in the region. Fifteen were injured in Toky...

Hours of waiting for trains, fear of snatching and pickpocketing at stations, along with crowds of ticketless passengers. Very few people who have traveled by train have not encountered such scenes. Rail passengers have long been frustrated by the situation. Irregular train services and lengthy delays are a daily occurrence on various routes across the country, including the capital. Many passengers travel without tickets, causing severe inconvenience to those who have valid tickets. A v...