Tropical Storm Dujuan May Bring Heavy Rain and Landslide Risks to Japan During Silver Week Holiday

Tropical Storm Dujuan has formed near the Mariana Islands and is forecast to strengthen into a large-scale severe tropical storm. It is expected to track towards Japan, potentially making landfall near the Ogasawara and Izu Islands before affecting the Kanto region, including Tokyo, around September 21. The storm is anticipated to bring heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of landslides and river flooding, particularly in areas already saturated from recent precipitation. Chiba Prefecture, an industrial hub, is identified as a potentially hard-hit area.