Japan: Lingering disruptions possible as authorities investigate earlier explosion at Tokyo's Shibuya Station late May 28

Authorities are investigating an explosion that occurred earlier at Tokyo's Shibuya Station late May 28. Emerging reports indicate that a blast occurred, causing related power outages and disruptions to train services along the Hanzomon Line. While some sources suggested that rail services would have normalized by 21:15, others indicate that a specific timeframe has not been provided. Officials have advised residents to use alternative transportation. Further details concerning the nature of the incident remain immediately unclear.

Heightened security and associated rail service disruptions are likely to continue until authorities have concluded their operations and departed the incident scene. Associated lingering disruptions are possible.