On Monday, a strong earthquake with an estimated preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck central Japan, sparking warnings of a tsunami and advising locals to flee and prepare for any aftershocks.
Public broadcaster NHK said a greater wave was predicted after a tsunami around one-meter high hit portions of the west coast in the Sea of Japan.
For the coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued tsunami warnings.
NHK broadcast footage that seemed to show buildings toppling in Ishikawa, and on the other side of the island, Tokyo's buildings trembled.
According to utility company Hokuriku Electric Power, the prefectures of Ishikawa and Toyama, more than 36,000 households lost electricity.
Public broadcaster NHK said a greater wave was predicted after a tsunami around one-meter high hit portions of the west coast in the Sea of Japan.
For the coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued tsunami warnings.
NHK broadcast footage that seemed to show buildings toppling in Ishikawa, and on the other side of the island, Tokyo's buildings trembled.
According to utility company Hokuriku Electric Power, the prefectures of Ishikawa and Toyama, more than 36,000 households lost electricity.
