Heavy Rains, Landslides, and Flooding Expected Across Wide Areas of Japan

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has warned of heavy rains, landslides, and flooding across a wide swath of Japan, particularly in northern Kyushu, the Kinki region (centering on Osaka Prefecture), and the Kanto-Koshin region (including Tokyo). Rainfall is expected to reach up to 80 millimeters within a 24-hour period ending at 6 a.m. local time on Friday, July 3, 2026. Authorities are urging caution due to saturated ground and swollen rivers.