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Typhoon No. 25 approaching Japan

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Typhoon No. 25 is projected to impact Japan during the Silver Week holiday period. Initial reports indicated the storm would develop near the Mariana Islands and move toward the Ogasawara Islands around September 18, potentially reaching areas south of Kanto by September 21. Prior to the typhoon’s approach, regions like Kanto-Koshin had already experienced prolonged heavy rain and low sunshine, causing agricultural damage such as rice sprouting prematurely and vegetable price increases. As the storm progressed, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported the typhoon moving north near Minamitorishima with maximum wind speeds of 25 meters per second and gusts up to 35 meters per second. The projected path includes the Ogasawara Islands between September 18 and 19, followed by the Izu Islands on September 20. Minamitorishima. Forecasts suggest the peak impact will hit the Kanto region around the morning of September 21, with warnings issued for heavy rain, strong winds, and high waves. While the storm's path shifted slightly eastward, officials noted the possibility of landfall in the Kanto region, specifically threatening coastal areas in Chiba and Ibaraki, which could disrupt transportation and holiday activities. There is a significant possibility that the typhoon could make landfall on the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture on September 21. Residents in In the Izu Islands Kanto region, rainfall could reach record levels, potentially exceeding a month’s worth of average precipitation in a single day. Local authorities have been warned of extremely strong winds capable of overturning vehicles. As of September 17, the typhoon is moving through landslides, flooding, and storm surges, particularly in Chiba. Preparations and cancellations are already underway; for instance, a fireworks display at Tokyo German Village has been canceled, and the Ogasawara Islands. The Rock in Japan Meteorological Agency expects Festival is monitoring the system situation. Transportation is expected to transition into an extratropical cyclone in the waters east face major disruptions. JR East has warned of Japan by September 22. Authorities have issued warnings potential delays, route changes, or cancellations for heavy rain, strong winds, and high waves across several lines in the Kanto Tokyo metropolitan area, including the Shonan-Shinjuku and Tokai regions, with specific heavy rain anticipated Utsunomiya lines. In Hachijojima, all flights to Haneda and several ferry services have been canceled, resulting in southern Kanto, Ibaraki Prefecture, local food shortages and the Izu Islands. a surge in hotel cancellations.

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  1. 2026-09-18 11:36 UTC Typhoon No. 25 approaching Japan
  2. 2026-09-18 09:28 UTC Typhoon No. 25 approaching Japan
  3. 2026-09-18 03:42 UTC Typhoon No. 25 approaching Japan
  4. 2026-09-17 12:12 UTC Typhoon No. 25 approaching Japan

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