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Foreign travel advice Japan
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 28 August 2024 Updated: 28 August 2024 Latest update: Updated Information on location, dates and timelines on Typhoon SHANSHAN ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Typhoon SHANSHAN (Typhoon No10)
Typhoon SHANSHAN (Typhoon No10) is expected to cause significant disruption, including to travel across Okinawa, Kyushu, Shikoku and Kansai regions from 27 August to 2 September.
Check your plans before you travel and follow the advice of local authorities. You can find the latest information on NHK World News, Japan Meteorological Agency and, for more detail, the websites of the prefectures you are located in.