Latest news in Japan? September 20th, 2026
20-09-2026
Major developments and news in Japan for Sunday, September 20, 2026:
Typhoon Dujuan (Typhoon No. 25) Approaching: The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued heavy rain, high wave, and wind alerts as Typhoon Dujuan advanced toward central and eastern Japan. The storm is forecast to track near or make landfall around the Kanto region and the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture by Monday, bringing peak wind gusts reaching up to 180 km/h and risks of localized flooding.
Nation ThailandNorth Korean Missile Launch: Japan’s Defense Ministry reported that North Korea launched an apparent ballistic missile toward waters off its eastern coast. The projectile is assessed to have landed in the sea outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), with no damage reported to Japanese vessels or aircraft.
The Japan TimesOffshore Earthquake in Amami Islands: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan’s Amami Oshima Islands in southwestern Japan earlier today. No tsunami warnings were issued, and there were no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties.
وكالة الأنباء السعودية2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Preparations: Coverage in domestic sports and regional news centers on the ongoing torch relay and opening-phase athletic events for the 2026 Asian Games hosted across the Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya area.