Japan Travel Status

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International travel to Japan is operating normally overall. However, eastern Japan is recovering from Typhoon Dujuan, which caused flooding, landslides, transport disruption and hundreds of flight cancellations earlier this week. Travellers should check local transport and weather conditions, particularly when visiting recently affected areas.

Typhoon Dujuan

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain, flooding and strong winds to eastern Japan earlier this week. The storm has now moved northeast away from Japan into the Pacific, but some affected communities are still dealing with flooding, landslides and recovery work.

Flights

Hundreds of flights were cancelled during the typhoon, including services operated by Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways. Japan’s aviation network is now operating overall, but passengers should continue checking individual flights while schedules normalize.

Tokyo

Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto region experienced significant weather disruption during the typhoon. Ordinary travel is functioning again, but travellers heading into areas affected by flooding or landslides should check local conditions.

Rail travel

Heavy rain and severe weather can cause temporary suspensions of Shinkansen, conventional rail and local transportation. Check your railway operator before travelling if severe weather warnings are issued.

Visa requirements

Visa requirements depend on nationality. Citizens of many countries can visit Japan for short stays without obtaining a visa in advance, while other nationalities require a visa before travel.

Visit Japan Web

International visitors can use Visit Japan Web to complete immigration and customs procedures online before arrival. Using the service can simplify processing at participating airports.

Passport

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Japan. Travellers should also ensure they have sufficient blank space for any required immigration endorsement.

Earthquakes

Japan experiences frequent earthquakes. Most are minor, but significant earthquakes can occur without warning. Travellers should follow Japan Meteorological Agency alerts and local emergency instructions.

Volcanoes

Japan has more than 100 active volcanoes. Restrictions can be introduced around individual volcanoes when activity increases, so travellers visiting volcanic areas should check current alerts.

Typhoon season

Typhoons are most common during summer and early autumn. The season itself does not mean travel is disrupted, but an approaching storm can rapidly affect flights, trains, ferries and roads.

Typhoon Dujuan has moved away

Typhoon Dujuan has moved northeast away from Japan into the Pacific after bringing severe weather to eastern Japan.

Hundreds of flights were cancelled

The storm caused major short-term aviation disruption earlier this week, with hundreds of domestic and international flights cancelled.

Flood and landslide recovery continues

Heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides in parts of eastern Japan. Travellers heading into affected communities should check local road and rail conditions.

Major tourism infrastructure operating

Japan’s major airports, rail network and tourism infrastructure are operating overall. The current situation does not amount to a nationwide travel shutdown.

Check your airline, passport and Japanese visa requirements before departure.

Consider completing immigration and customs information through Visit Japan Web before arriving.

If travelling through eastern Japan, check local weather, road and railway information because some areas are recovering from Typhoon Dujuan.

Check your airline directly before travelling to the airport, particularly if your itinerary was recently changed because of the typhoon.

Monitor Japan Meteorological Agency warnings for typhoons, heavy rain, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic activity.

Follow evacuation instructions immediately if local authorities issue an emergency warning.

Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.