Typhoon Jangmi — designated Typhoon No. 6 by the Japan Meteorological Agency — is currently active and tracking across Japan, and we’re seeing widespread disruption to flights and surface transport across nearly every major tourist corridor in the country. If you are in Japan right now, or flying in or out within the next 72 hours, this affects you.
What’s Happening Right Now
Approximately 900 flights have been canceled across the country as of June 3, 2026. Both ANA and JAL have suspended operations on multiple domestic and international routes, with Haneda (HND), Narita (NRT), Osaka Kansai (KIX), and Fukuoka (FUK) all affected. Ground stops and delays are rippling into connection windows.
The storm is battering four of Japan’s main regions simultaneously:
- Kyushu — the worst-hit area so far, with Fukuoka and surrounding prefectures under active flood warnings and evacuation advisories
- Shikoku — heavy rain and high wind warnings in effect across the island
- Kansai — Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto are all under weather alerts; Shinkansen service through the Tokaido corridor is subject to speed restrictions and suspensions
- Kanto — Tokyo and surrounding prefectures are in the path as the typhoon continues its track; expect conditions to worsen through June 5–6
The Japan Meteorological Agency is issuing evacuation advisories across multiple prefectures. This is not a minor weather system — we’re watching it closely and recommend every traveler currently in Japan or planning to arrive in the next week treat this as an active disruption event.
If You Have a Flight in the Next 48–72 Hours
Contact your carrier immediately. Both ANA and JAL have waived change fees for affected routes — take advantage of that window now, before the situation evolves further.
- ANA rebooking: www.ana.co.jp/en/jp/
- JAL rebooking: www.jal.co.jp/en/
Check your specific flight status directly through your airline app rather than relying on third-party aggregators, which are lagging the real-time cancellations. If you’re booked on a regional carrier, check their site directly — the fee waiver policies vary.
We strongly recommend rebooking now if your departure is within 48 hours. Waiting tends to reduce your options as available seats on rescheduled flights fill quickly.
Rail: Shinkansen and Regional Lines
Shinkansen service is disrupted across the Tokaido, San’yo, and Kyushu Shinkansen lines — the routes that connect Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka. JR West and JR Kyushu have both issued suspension notices for portions of their networks.
If you have Shinkansen reservations through any of the affected regions, we recommend checking JR East, JR West, or JR Kyushu’s official sites before heading to the station. Showing up at a closed platform wastes time you could use to rebook accommodation or find alternative routing.
Regional commuter lines in Kyushu and Shikoku are also seeing suspensions. In cities like Osaka, expect metro delays even if the main lines are operating — heavy rain is affecting surface-level sections.
What to Do Right Now
- Monitor JMA directly for typhoon track updates and evacuation advisories: jma.go.jp/en/
- Recheck your flight through your airline’s app or site — do not rely on booking platform status displays
- If you have rebooking flexibility, use it now — both ANA and JAL fee waivers are active for affected routes
- If you’re in an evacuation advisory area, follow local authority instructions. Hotel staff in affected regions will guide guests — listen to them
- Stock up on supplies if you’re sheltering in place — convenience stores in affected regions are already seeing supply pressure on bottled water and ready meals
Monitoring This Situation
We’re tracking Typhoon Jangmi through mid-June and will update this post as conditions evolve. The official JMA typhoon tracking page is the most reliable real-time source for track forecasts and regional warnings.
For Japan trip planning unaffected by the storm, see our destination guides for Tokyo and Osaka — including updated transport and accommodation advice.