Lan, the seventh tropical storm of the season, was over the Pacific Ocean near central Japan, tracking northwest at 15 kilometers per hour (9.3 miles per hour) on Monday, with speed maximum wind speed of 139 km/h and gusts of up to 195 km/h. , said the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
The outer edge of the storm is expected to reach the coast of Wakayama Prefecture around 9 a.m. (0000 GMT) and then track north over the major population centers of Osaka and Kyoto. The JMA warned of heavy rain and winds, and the risk of flooding and landslides.
Japan Airlines and ANA Holdings canceled many flights in the storm’s path. West Japan Railway announced the suspension of the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train lines between Nagoya and Osaka all day Tuesday, as well as the Sanyo Shinkansen between Osaka and Okayama.
The storm follows Typhoon Khanun, which snaked through the Pacific Northwest for days before hitting southern Japan and then heading north to hit South Korea, China and the Far East. Russian East.
Typhoon Lan threatens to disrupt one of Japan’s busiest travel seasons during the Obon summer vacation, when many people take vacations and return to their hometowns.
Universal Studios Japan said it would close its theme park in Osaka on Tuesday, while the Koshien High School National Baseball Tournament, a summer tradition watched by millions, canceled all games for the day.
