United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Travel chaos in Japan as typhoon shuts down trains and planes
AÂ strong tropical storm battered parts of central and west Japan, causing power cuts and travel disruption.
Strong winds, and heavy rain from Typhoon Lan has brought flooding and landslides which has upended land and air travel.
There were sustained winds of up to 90 kph across central areas as it moves toward Hokkaido.
There were reports over 20Â people were injured.
Tottori and Okayama prefectures were hardest hit on Tuesday.
The big two carriers, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways canceled over 500 flights, impacting about 50,000 travellers.
Central Japan Railway and West Japan railway cancelled bullet trains.
It is a main holiday period which has compounded the disruption.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain warning for Tottori Prefecture for Wednesday.
About 600 travellers were stranded at Osaka Airport.
It is situated on an artificial offshore island with the access road cut off during the storm.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Robert Terrell: A Journey Through BB King’s Influence
Rochelle Hicks: Celebrating Mississippi’s Musical Legacy
Exploring Jacksonville with Katie Mitura: The Flip Side of Florida
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Boy falls to death on cruise ship
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Woman dies after going overboard in English Channel