Typhoon Dujuan Hits Japan: Floods, Landslides and Travel Chaos Around Tokyo

Typhoon Dujuan caused widespread disruption across eastern Japan as powerful winds and intense rainfall hit the Tokyo region.

The storm recorded winds of around 144 km/h (89 mph) as it passed near Japan's eastern coast. By Tuesday, the system had moved northeastward away from the country, although authorities warned that heavy rain could continue in some areas.

The storm's impact has been deadly. Authorities reported at least two deaths, including a woman in her 60s who was killed after a landslide sent mud into a home in Yokosuka, Kanagawa prefecture. Another death was reported in Chiba, while rescue operations continued for people reported missing following landslides.

The severity of the weather prompted evacuation advisories affecting more than 1.6 million people across several prefectures, including areas around Tokyo. The evacuation orders were not mandatory, but authorities urged residents in vulnerable areas to move to safer locations.

Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in communities including Ichikawa and other parts of Chiba. The Japan Meteorological Agency had warned that rainfall could reach exceptionally high levels, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides.

Some locations recorded extraordinary rainfall. According to the Guardian, Oshima received 832mm of rain over 48 hours, while Tokyo's Edogawa ward recorded 282.5mm in 24 hours, described as a record for the area.

The storm also caused major travel disruption around Tokyo.

Japan Airlines cancelled 135 flights, while All Nippon Airways cancelled 140 flights. Several rail services were also suspended, including some bullet-train services connecting Tokyo and Osaka.

The extreme weather also affected major events. The Tokyo Game Show was forced to close early, while events in Chiba, including an outdoor music festival and a baseball match, were cancelled.

Almost 50,000 households remained without electricity in Chiba on Tuesday morning as crews worked to restore services.

By Tuesday, Dujuan had weakened and was moving northeast into the Pacific. Authorities began downgrading some heavy-rain and landslide warnings, but officials continued to caution that rainfall could persist even after the storm's main circulation moved away.

Typhoon Dujuan is Japan's 25th typhoon of 2026, adding to a year of significant tropical weather activity in the region.