Typhoon No. 6 forced the cancellation of more than 600 domestic and international flights on June 3, 2026 [1].
The storm threatens to paralyze critical transport arteries connecting Tokyo to other major hubs, risking significant economic delays and stranded passengers across the region.
Flight disruptions are centered at Haneda Airport. All Nippon Airways (ANA) cancelled 232 domestic flights [1] and 55 international flights [1]. Japan Airlines (JAL) reported 292 domestic cancellations [1] and 37 international cancellations [1]. These domestic flight disruptions alone affect over 60,000 passengers [1].
Ground transportation is facing similar threats. The Tōmei Expressway is projected to be closed between the Atsugi and Numazu interchanges from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. JST [1]. Additionally, the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line is expected to close after 12 p.m. JST [1].
Rail services are also under alert. The Tokaido Shinkansen, which serves the vital Tokyo-Nagoya corridor, faces potential disruptions primarily affecting trains operating during the morning hours [1].
Authorities said they implemented these safety-related closures and cancellations to mitigate the risks posed by the severe weather [1].
“More than 600 domestic and international flights cancelled”
The simultaneous disruption of Japan's primary aviation hub, the Tokaido Shinkansen rail line, and the Tōmei Expressway creates a systemic bottleneck. Because these three modes of transport serve as the primary conduits for the Tokyo-Nagoya corridor, the weather event effectively severs the connection between the capital and the industrial heartland of Japan for a critical window of time.
