Japan's Tokaido Shinkansen Experiencing Delays on Some Sections Due to Heavy Snow

The Yomiuri Shimbun
14:47 JST,
January 12, 2026
The Tokaido Shinkansen has been operating at reduced speeds between Mikawa-Anjo and Kyoto stations since the first train on Monday due to snow in the Maibara area of Shiga Prefecture, according to Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai).
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