After a tense 20 minutes of emergency alerts, the missilewas announced to have crashed into the Pacific Ocean.
Residents have reported through social media that all TV channels displayed an urgent message about a possible incoming strike.
“Stay indoors, or find shelter.
We will bring you more details soon.”
Citizens walking through public spaces reported hearing air raid warnings through PA systems.
Japan’s alert was issued for Hokkaido and Aomori prefectures, the areas in yellow on his map.
