Tokyo Kita power outage: TEPCO records restoration
TEPCO Power Grid recorded a power outage in five parts of Kita, Tokyo, on 7 November 2026. The interruption began at 10:18 JST and affected about 3,000 electricity connections, according to the utility. Its outage history records restoration at 11:28 JST.
Status of this incident
Current status unconfirmed
Last known status: restored, according to the source · TEPCO Power Grid records restoration at 11:28 JST on 7 November for the outage in five listed parts of Kita, Tokyo.
Source moment: Nov 7, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC (11:50 AM local time)
In 20 seconds
TEPCO lists five affected areas in Kami-Jūjō and Jūjō Nakahara.
The utility says it suspended supply for public safety.
The outage history records restoration at 11:28 JST. The entry was updated at 11:50 JST.
Where the power outage was reported
The TEPCO Power Grid outage history for 7 November lists Kami-Jūjō 2-chōme, Kami-Jūjō 3-chōme, Kami-Jūjō 4-chōme, Jūjō Nakahara 1-chōme and Jūjō Nakahara 2-chōme. The estimate of about 3,000 electricity connections covers the five listed areas together. The entry gives no breakdown by area or by household and business connections.
TEPCO describes the interruption as a suspension of electricity supply for public safety. The utility’s history entry gives no details on the circumstances that prompted the shutdown.
What the sources tell us, and what they do not
- Reported areas
- Kami-Jūjō 2-chōme, Kami-Jūjō 3-chōme, Kami-Jūjō 4-chōme, Jūjō Nakahara 1-chōme and Jūjō Nakahara 2-chōme
- Reported impact
- About 3,000 electricity connections across the listed areas, according to TEPCO.
- Recorded restoration
- 7 November 2026, 11:28 JST
When TEPCO recorded restoration
The recorded outage start and restoration times are 70 minutes apart. Both times are local in Japan. The history gives one restoration time for the incident and no separate restoration times for individual addresses.
An earlier alert attributed to TEPCO and relayed by RescueNow through Yahoo! Japan estimated that power would return around 12:30 JST. The utility’s completed outage history records the earlier restoration time of 11:28 JST.
Checking a later interruption
For a later power cut, check the utility’s current outage information for the affected address. For home preparation, the outage essentials guide covers supplies to keep on hand. The runtime calculator helps estimate how long a battery can power essential devices, while the internet backup guide covers keeping a router and other network equipment powered.