Typhoon No. 22 has brought severe weather to the Izu Islands, particularly around Hachijo Island, where strong winds and heavy rain continue to impact the region. Although the intensity of the rain and wind has peaked, authorities urge residents to remain cautious due to violent gusts, high waves, and the risk of landslides caused by saturated ground conditions.
While most of the Kanto region, including the Tokyo metropolitan area, has avoided major transportation disruptions, some services along the coasts of Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures may still experience delays or interruptions.
As of 9 a.m. on October 9, Typhoon No. 23, named Nakri, was moving quickly northwest over waters south of Japan. It is expected to influence weather conditions during the upcoming three-day holiday weekend. Forecasts predict that the typhoon will strengthen slightly as it approaches the Okinawa and Amami regions between October 10 and 11. Afterward, Nakri is expected to curve northward, moving off the coast of Kyushu on October 12 and reaching waters south of Japan’s main islands by October 13.
In other news, a recent OECD report released on Tuesday reveals that elementary and junior high school teachers in Japan continue to work the longest hours among their peers worldwide. Although the 2024 results show a reduction of about four hours per week compared to the previous survey in 2018, Japan’s teachers still far exceed the working hours of educators globally.
Meanwhile, beer deliveries from Asahi Group Holdings have been disrupted following a ransomware cyberattack. This has caused shortages affecting izakaya and other establishments across Japan. Some bars have reported their beer stock dwindling to just a single bottle as supply chain delays ripple through the industry.
Additionally, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture around 9:30 a.m. on October 7. The tremor registered a maximum intensity of 4 on the Japanese seismic scale. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is no risk of a tsunami resulting from this earthquake.
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