Heavy rain has been affecting Japan, particularly in Tokyo and other regions, leading to disruptions in transportation services such as bullet trains. Weather officials are forecasting continued heavy rainfall in central to eastern regions and the Okinawa-Amami region until tomorrow. Central Japan Railway briefly suspended services on the Tokaido Shinkansen due to the heavy rain but has now resumed operations. Flood warnings have also been issued in the affected areas.
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#Japan: Weather officials are forecasting heavy rainfall in central to eastern regions and the Okinawa-Amami region until tomorrow. Central Japan Railway briefly suspended services on the Tokaido Shinkansen due to heavy rain, but has currently resumed operations.
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