This morning, smoke was seen rising from a train near Toga Station on the Nagaragawa Railway in Toga Town, Gifu Prefecture, leading to the suspension of some train services. There were no injuries.

According to Nagaragawa Railway, around 7:30 a.m. today, the train driver confirmed smoke coming from a train stopped at Toga Station in Toga Town. The train was traveling from Shiratori Station to Mino-Ōta Station, and none of the approximately 40 passengers were injured. Arrangements were made for passengers to transfer to a following train.

Due to this incident, Nagaragawa Railway suspended three trains in both directions between the Seki and Mino-Ōta sections, but services resumed around 9:30 a.m.

Nagaragawa Railway suspects a vehicle malfunction as the cause and is investigating the exact location and details of the smoke.

Toga Station

Toga Station is a fictional train station featured in the 1991 Japanese animated film *Only Yesterday*. It serves as a key location in the story, representing the main character’s journey from urban Tokyo to the rural countryside of Yamagata Prefecture. While not a real historical site, its depiction has made it a beloved cultural touchstone for fans of the film.

Nagaragawa Railway

The Nagaragawa Railway is a regional private railway line in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, operating since 1986. It connects the cities of Ōgaki and Gujō, primarily serving local commuters and tourists traveling along the scenic Nagara River.

Shiratori Station

Shiratori Station is a small, unmanned train station located in the town of Shōbara in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It gained international fame in 2016 when it was kept open for several years to serve a single high school student, until her graduation in March of that year. The story became a symbol of community dedication and captured the public’s imagination.

Mino-Ōta Station

Mino-Ōta Station is a railway station located in Ōta, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, serving the Tobu Isesaki Line. It opened in 1910 and was historically significant as the station serving the nearby Ota Shinden settlement, an area developed by the Mito Tokugawa family. Today, it functions as a key local transport hub for the surrounding residential and commercial district.

Seki

Seki is a city in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, historically renowned as a major center for sword-making since the 13th century. It flourished due to the high-quality local steel and the skill of master swordsmiths, particularly during the Kamakura period. Today, it remains famous for its cutlery and metalwork industry, preserving its traditional forging techniques.