Typhoon Dujuan Hits Eastern Japan, Killing One and Grounding Flights

Typhoon Dujuan reached eastern Japan around September 21, 2026, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, floods, and landslides. One person died, and 275 flights were canceled. About 1.6 million people were urged to evacuate, and warnings for flooding and landslides were issued, including for the Tokyo area.

Authorities warned of record rainfall as the storm approached the coast. The typhoon also brought crashing waves to volcanic islands in eastern Japan.