Tropical Storm Dujuan Forms, Forecast to Bring Heavy Rainfall to Eastern and Northern Japan

Tropical Storm Dujuan has formed near the Mariana Islands and is forecast by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to intensify into a severe tropical storm. It is expected to track towards Japan, potentially making landfall near the Ogasawara Islands by Saturday and moving to the Izu Islands on Sunday. This storm could bring significant rainfall to eastern and northern Japan, including the Kanto region, during the upcoming Silver Week holidays, impacting travel and outdoor activities.