Typhoon No. 7 approached Amami Ōshima on June 26, 2026, bringing heavy rain, high waves, and strong winds to the region [1].

The storm's arrival effectively severed the island's primary connections to the mainland, forcing a total shutdown of critical transport infrastructure. Because Amami Ōshima relies heavily on air and sea travel for supplies and movement, these disruptions isolate the population during a period of extreme weather.

In the northeastern town of Kasari, rain began falling approximately 15 minutes before a 5 p.m. report [2, 3]. The island entered the strong-wind quadrant of the storm, leading to widespread cancellations. All aircraft and ferries serving Amami Airport were cancelled on June 26 [1, 4].

Local transportation was further crippled as bus services across the island were suspended sequentially starting in the afternoon [1, 5]. The weather impacts extended to the education system, where most elementary and junior high schools were temporarily closed [1, 6].

Nakagawa Masane, a reporter for Kagoshima Television reporting for FNN, described the situation on the ground. "On the 26th, all aircraft and ferries departing from and arriving at Amami Airport have been cancelled, and buses running on the island have been suspended one after another from the afternoon," Nakagawa said [1].

Residents were warned that the typhoon's closest approach would occur on the night of June 26 [1, 7]. Nakagawa said that the approach of the typhoon is impacting daily life, specifically mentioning that most schools in the area have shifted to temporary closures [1].

“All aircraft and ferries serving Amami Airport were cancelled”

The total suspension of flights, ferries, and buses indicates that Typhoon No. 7 reached a threshold of danger where local authorities prioritized life safety over mobility. By closing schools and halting transport before the storm's peak on the night of June 26, the region aimed to prevent casualties associated with high winds and flooding in the Kagoshima Prefecture.