The Tokaido Shinkansen, Japan’s high-speed rail line, has resumed operations between Gifu-Hashima and Maibara after experiencing delays due to heavy rainfall. The line was temporarily suspended due to excessive rainfall exceeding safety limits, but service resumed at 12:07 PM on August 31st after rain levels subsided. This disruption caused inconvenience for travelers, particularly foreign tourists in Kyoto, who found themselves facing challenges navigating the transportation disruptions.