Latest news in Japan? September 22nd, 2026

Here are the major headlines and developments in Japan as of September 22, 2026:

• Typhoon Dujuan Impacts the Tokyo Region: Typhoon Dujuan (designated Typhoon No. 25 of the season) brushed past the Greater Tokyo area and eastern coast before moving out into the Pacific toward the northeast. The storm triggered widespread flooding and landslides, leading to at least four to five reported fatalities, dozens injured, and several people missing in prefectures including Chiba and Kanagawa.

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• Evacuations and Power Outages: Over 1.6 million residents were placed under non-mandatory evacuation advisories at the height of the storm. Severe flooding hit areas such as Kamakura and parts of Chiba, leaving tens of thousands of households without electricity. Most heavy rain and landslide warnings were downgraded or lifted as the storm shifted away.

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• Transportation and Event Disruptions: Major travel networks experienced severe delays during the Silver Week holiday period. Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways together canceled hundreds of domestic flights, while several train servicesincluding segments of the Shinkansen linefaced temporary suspensions. The storm also forced organizers of the Tokyo Game Show to cancel its final day program.

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