Typhoon Shanshan Warnings and Cancellations in Japan

Shanshan is expected to strike Japan’s southwestern Kyushu island over the next few days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said it may issue a special warning to Kagoshima prefecture.

“Maximum caution is required given that forecasts are for strong winds, high waves, and high tides that have not been seen thus far,” the JMA warned.

The typhoon is expected to approach Japan’s central and eastern regions, which includes the capital Tokyo, around the weekend, according to JMA.

ANA Holdings plans to cancel 110 domestic flights on Wednesday, slated to leave or arrive in southwestern Japan, affecting around 4,200 passengers, public broadcaster NHK said. According to the report, Rival Japan Airlines plans to cancel 80 domestic flights from Wednesday to Friday.

Some Shinkansen bullet train services in the area are expected to be canceled on Wednesday and Thursday, NHK said.