However, due to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, services were suspended until 14 March 2020, when this station was reopened.

Prior to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, a second platform was in use and the station was staffed.

The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987.

[5] Futaba is within the evacuation zone surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Stations served only by the Chiyoda Line through service local trains between Kita-Senju and Abiko are omitted.