The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Chiba Prefecture lifted all temporary evacuation orders on June 3, 2026, as the threat from Typhoon 6 subsided [1].
The cancellation of these orders marks the end of a high-alert period for the Kanto region, where over one million people were potentially affected by the storm's path [4].
In Tokyo, officials cancelled all evacuation instructions before 4 p.m. [2]. The orders had previously targeted several areas, including Shinagawa, Suginami, Toyama, Chofu, and Hachijo-cho [1]. Authorities said the risk level had decreased sufficiently to allow residents to return to their homes [1].
Chiba Prefecture followed a similar timeline, lifting its evacuation orders around 3 p.m. [2]. The coordinated effort between the metropolitan government and the prefecture aimed to manage the movement of residents in the most vulnerable wards and cities [1].
The scale of the emergency response was significant, with approximately 1.14 million people in the Kanto region having evacuation orders issued at the peak of the threat [4]. The temporary nature of these orders allowed officials to prioritize safety without causing long-term displacement, a common strategy in Japan's disaster management protocols.
Local officials said the lifting of the orders followed a careful assessment of wind speeds and rainfall levels. The decision to clear the wards in Tokyo and the cities in Chiba was based on the updated trajectory and intensity of Typhoon 6 [1].
“All evacuation instructions that had been temporarily issued for the typhoon were fully lifted.”
The rapid issuance and subsequent lifting of evacuation orders for over one million people demonstrates the high sensitivity of Japan's early-warning systems. By utilizing temporary orders, authorities can mitigate the risk of casualties during the peak of a storm while minimizing the economic and social disruption caused by prolonged displacement.
