Ace Breaking News – Level 5 emergency landslide warning issued for Japan’s Izu Islands, as typhoon approaches according to The Japan News : Published: 18:35 JST, September 21, 2026

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued the highest possible Level 5 emergency landslide warning for the Izu Islands as a large and powerful typhoon approaches. The JMA urges residents to take immediate action to ensure their own safety, saying there is an imminent danger to life.

The JMA also warns that a linear rain band may form in the coming hours in the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions, including Tokyo and Nagoya, which could cause a high risk of heavy rain-related disasters.

According to the JMA, Typhoon Dujuan, also known as Typhoon No. 25, is expected to come closest to the Kanto-Koshin region late Monday night and approach the Tohoku region by Tuesday.

The typhoon was located approximately 130 kilometers south of Katsuura, a city in southeastern Chiba Prefecture on the Boso Peninsula, at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The typhoon is moving northeast at a speed of about 35 kph.

At around 1:55 p.m. on Monday in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, a male resident reported, “The hillside behind our house collapsed, and my wife is buried alive. I can’t get a response from her.” According to the city fire department, a woman in her 60s is believed to be buried alive, and firefighters are conducting rescue operations.

Japan typhoon causes travel chaos with 500 flights cancelled and tourist attractions closed according to the Mirror News by Rucsandra Moldoveanu Published: 07:25, 21 Sep 2026Updated 09:54, 21 Sep 2026

Passengers wait inside a terminal at Tokyo's Haneda Airport amid widespread flight cancellations as Typhoon No. 25 approaches the Kanto region, in Tokyo, Japan, September 21, 2026.

Typhoon Dujuan is causing major disruption with hundreds of flights cancelled at the Haneda and Narita airports in Kanto and railway services suspended across large parts of Chiba Prefecture

Almost 500 flights have been cancelled in Japan with railway services suspended and tourist attractions closed as powerful Typhoon Dujuan nears the country’s east coast.

The disruption is affecting the Haneda and Narita airports in Kanto, with trains suspended across large parts of Chiba Prefecture. Major stretches of expressways are also closed off as the typhoon is expected to intensify.

About 40,000 passengers are understood to be affected by the air travel disruption. According to air traffic monitoring website Flight Radar, more than 330 flights were cancelled today and 515 delayed at Tokyo Haneda International Airport – the country’s busiest.

At Tokyo Narita International Airport – also a major air travel hub – more than 150 flights have so far been cancelled and around 150 have been delayed. Typhoon Dujuan, which is currently passing near the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo, is bringing 78mph sustained winds and gusts of up to 112mph.

The worst of the Dujuan Typhoon is expected to hit this afternoon (local time), with most flights due to depart from both airports cancelled for the rest of the day. A number of flights due to land at the two airports, including from London, appear to have taken off with a delay of around five hours in order to land late into the evening as opposed to the afternoon, when the typhoon is expected to peak.

Record rainfall is forecast as well, Japan Meteorological Agency said, warning people in coastal areas about potential landslides.

The landslide warning will remain “high” across most of Chiba until tomorrow morning and severe flooding in low-lying areas is also forecast. This is Japan’s 25th typhoon this year, with rainfall reaching up to 300mm across the Izu Islands, located south of Tokyo, Shizuoka Prefecture, located west of Tokyo, and southern Kanto, News on Japan reports.

People have been urged to check conditions before they travel and reconsider non-essential journeys. Railway company JR East announced a number of its routes have been suspended due to the bad weather.

A reduced service is operating on other lines, with the company warning that the disruption could continue into tomorrow as inspections of the railways may be required. The cancellations and delays have affected almost all major Tokyo metropolitan routes.

Tokyo Bay Ferry services are also suspended today due to high waves and strong winds across the Boso Peninsula. A number of events have been impacted by the typhoon, including the Rock in Japan music festival, where today’s concerts have been cancelled.

The Asian Games are also currently underway after opening yesterday in the city of Nagoya but an equestrian event scheduled for today will now reportedly take place tomorrow instead.

In pictures: Typhoon Dujuan grounds hundreds of flights by Reuters News Agency

Hundreds of flights out of Japan have been cancelled as Typhoon Dujuan is forecast to bring record-breaking levels of rainfall.

A traveler is seen checking is smartphone inside Tokyo's Haneda Airport as hundreds of flights are canceled due to the approaching Typhoon No. 25, in Tokyo, Japan, September 21, 2026.

Japan Airlines have cancelled 135 flights, while All Nippon Airways called off 140 of its flights.

Flight information screens shows canceled flights at Tokyo's Haneda Airport as Typhoon No. 25 disrupts air traffic, in Tokyo, Japan, September 21, 2026

The storm has led to power outages and authorities have ordered more than 1.6 million residents to evacuate across five prefectures, including the capital Tokyo.

People pictured sat down at the airport waiting area. They are pictured with suitcases and bags.

At Sterling Publishing & Media Service Agency, we prioritise transparency and accountability in all our operations. We wish to clarify that we are not responsible for any external content, hyperlinks, or costs associated with our services. Nevertheless, we remain committed to delivering outstanding services and greatly value your continued support. Thank you for your trust in us.