Typhoon Shanshan is expected to disrupt transportation services in Japan as it approaches.
The operator of the Kyushu Shinkansen bullet trains says services will be suspended between Kumamoto Station and Kagoshima-chuo Station from around 8 p.m. Wednesday, and from the first train on Thursday.
Suspensions are also possible between Hakata Station and Kumamoto Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen line and the entire Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen line from the first train on Thursday.
Rail operators say there may be suspensions or delays on the Sanyo Shinkansen line from Thursday to Saturday, and on the Tokaido Shinkansen line on Friday and Saturday.
The operators are asking people to check for the latest information, noting that the dates and impacted areas may change depending on the typhoon’s path.
Flight disruptions are also expected.
Japan Airlines says 82 flights, mainly those to and from Kagoshima and airports on small islands, will be canceled on Wednesday, with about 3,300 passengers expected to be inconvenienced.
As for international flights, six using Kansai International Airport and Chubu Airport are expected to be canceled, with 427 passengers affected.
All Nippon Airways says 80 flights using airports in Miyazaki, Kagoshima and elsewhere will be canceled, affecting about 5,100 passengers from Wednesday to Friday.
Skymark Airlines, Star Flyer and Spring Japan have also announced on their websites that flights may be disrupted.
Airlines are calling on people to check their websites for the latest flight information.
Expressways may be hit by closures or other disruptions across wide sections.
The Japan Road Traffic Information Center says the Tomei Expressway and the Shin-Tomei Expressway in Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures have been already partially closed.
Highway operators and the land ministry are calling on people to consider changing their schedules and monitor the latest road information.