We’re now in the midst of typhoon season, so it’s not uncommon to see heavy wind, regular rain and sudden storms passing through Japan. Currently, there are two powerful storms heading towards Japan this week, but in different directions.
As reported by The Mainichi, Typhoon Jebi (also known as Typhoon No 17) is expected to affect eastern Japan including Tokyo, while Typhoon Krathon (also known as Typhoon No 18) is expected to hit southern Japan around the Okinawa islands.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, Typhoon Jebi will pass by eastern Japan over the next few days from October 1 to 2. Typhoon Krathon, on the other hand, is forecast to hit between October 2 and 3.
At the time of writing, domestic flight situations in the Okinawa and Kanto regions appear to be volatile, so do check for updates with the airlines. As for shinkansen in the Kanto region (which includes Tokyo), there’s no alert of major disruptions. However, there might be potential delays. We will keep you posted if anything changes.
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