On the evening of August 25, The Japan Times said that the Japan Meteorological Agency warned that storm Shanshan - the 6th storm to form in August, is expected to become a "very strong" storm this weekend.
The storm is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds to western and eastern Japan, causing serious disruption to public transport.
As of 3:45 p.m. on August 25 (local time), storm Shanshan was moving northwest at a speed of about 30 km/h. Maximum sustained wind speed is 126 km/h and gusts are up to 180 km/h.
The Japan Meteorological Agency predicts that as it approaches land on Tuesday, the storm could bring strong winds and widespread severe weather. Sustained winds can reach 162 km/h and maximum gusts can reach 216 km/h.
Typhoon Shanshan is expected to approach or make landfall on Honshu or Shikoku islands on the morning of August 28. The storm will bring severe weather to western and eastern Japan throughout the week, then move northeast on August 29 and reach Hokkaido on August 30.
Faced with the increasingly tense situation of the storm, two transport companies, JR Central and JR West, have announced that they may suspend or have extended delays on all or some railway lines such as Shinkansen Tokaido and Sanyo for 2 days. August 27 and 28.
Meanwhile, JR East also warned of the possibility of significant delays or cancellations on many Shinkansen lines on August 28, including the Joetsu, Hokuriku, Tohoku, Yamagata and Akita high-speed train lines. Effects may last until August 30.
In Fukui and Ishikawa prefectures, residents and tourists need to be wary of rising sea levels due to storms from August 27. Over the next two days, many areas may experience strong winds, high waves and heavy rain.
The Japan Weather Association (JWA) issued a warning about the possibility of crop damage due to strong winds in Hokuriku, which is in or about to enter the harvest season.
With the storm situation complicated and approaching, tourists in Japan need to update and monitor weather information and regular storm warnings from official sources.
Be prepared for cancellations or changes to travel plans. Avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and afterward.
Prepare provisions such as food, drinking water, spare batteries and flashlights in case of power outage.
If you are in a coastal area, pay attention to warnings of high waves and rising sea levels.
Follow evacuation instructions if available from local authorities. You should stay in contact with your country's embassy or consulate in Japan for assistance in case of emergency.
Tourists need to be extremely cautious and prioritize their own safety during the storm.
