According to AFP, on September 21 (local time), Typhoon Dujuan was located about 130km south of Katsuura city, near Tokyo, with winds of about 144km/h.
The storm has affected aviation operations in Japan. Japan Airlines announced the cancellation of 135 flights, while All Nippon Airways canceled 140 flights. More than 9,000 households near Tokyo also fell into power outages.
The Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency said that more than 1.6 million people in Tokyo and surrounding areas are advised to evacuate for safety, but people are not required to leave their homes.
The risk of landslides is also increasing as heavy rain from the storm. Authorities have issued warnings in Tokyo and Chiba, Kanagawa and Shizuoka prefectures. Some railway lines in the capital and surrounding areas have also temporarily stopped operating.
Mr. Takuya Hosomi of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said that rain may continue in the affected areas as the storm moves north.
According to JMA, rain and winds may strengthen even before the storm approaches. Notably, total rainfall as of September 22 may exceed the average of the whole month of September, causing some areas to face record high rainfall.
Initial statistics show that Typhoon Dujuan caused one person to be slightly injured and damaged 9 houses. Many activities were also interrupted, including the Tokyo Game Show - one of the major events in the electronic game industry in the world - which had to end early. An outdoor music festival and a baseball game in Chiba were also canceled.
In Kamakura city near Tokyo, some roads in front of Kamakura station were flooded. Mayor Takashi Matsuo advised people to limit car travel due to unsafe travel conditions.
