Typhoon Dujuan moves toward Japan's east coast, prompting event postponement and highway disruptions
Typhoon Dujuan is advancing toward the Pacific side of eastern Japan, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing warnings for heavy rain, strong gusts and possible landslides. The storm is moving northward at about 20 km per hour and may affect the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture as well as the broader Kanto‑Koshin and Tokai regions. Transportation has already been disrupted, with sections of highways closed during the five‑day holiday period.
At the Asian Games venue in Aichi‑Nagoya, officials have delayed the equestrian eventing competition until Tuesday to avoid impact. Forecasts indicate the system may intensify and could affect Honshu as the holiday stretch continues.
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Why it matters
The approaching typhoon could disrupt travel, sports events and daily life for millions of people during a national holiday period.
How this story developed
- Sep 16 Typhoon Dujuan may hit Honshu during Japan's five-day holiday stretch
- Sep 21 Officials delayed the equestrian eventing competition until Tuesday.
