Key Facts
• On September 17, 2025, at 7:30 PM, a man was spotted on Tokaido Shinkansen tracks in Sekigahara, Gifu.
• The suspect, Yoshio Sakaguchi, 82, self-identified as unemployed and residing in Nakatsugawa City.
• JR Central staff reported the incident to police, stating the man was sitting on the tracks.
• Sakaguchi was arrested on the spot without injuries and admitted to the charges.
• Police are investigating his motives and how he accessed the tracks.
• Tokaido Shinkansen services were suspended between Gifu-Hashima and Maibara stations for 1.5 hours.
• Approximately 61,000 passengers were affected by the disruption.
Summary
An 82-year-old man, Yoshio Sakaguchi, was arrested for trespassing on the Tokaido Shinkansen tracks in Gifu’s Sekigahara area on September 17, 2025. The incident occurred around 7:30 PM, prompting JR Central staff to alert authorities after spotting the man sitting on the tracks. Sakaguchi, who identified himself as unemployed and residing in Nakatsugawa City, was arrested without injuries and admitted to the charges. Police are investigating his motives and how he accessed the restricted area. The incident caused a 1.5-hour suspension of Shinkansen services between Gifu-Hashima and Maibara stations, impacting approximately 61,000 passengers.
