Typhoon Preparedness in Japan — A Foreigner's Survival Guide (2025)
Japan’s typhoon season runs from summer through early autumn, and the storms can be severe enough to shut down cities entirely. Preparation before a typhoon arrives is what keeps it manageable. Here’s what every foreigner in Japan should have ready before the season starts. When Is Typhoon Season? Typhoon season in Japan runs roughly from June through October, with the most intense and frequent storms occurring in August and September. Okinawa and Kyushu face the most direct hits, but typhoons regularly affect Shikoku, the Kinki region (Osaka, Kyoto), and even the Kanto area (Tokyo). ...