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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi’s Violent Winds Bring Down Trees in Their Path

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1. This video shows a tree knocked down by strong winds in Nago, Okinawa.

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Powerful typhoon hits Japan

Powerful typhoon hits Japan

Photo taken on June 2, 2026, shows a toppled tree, highlighting impact of typhoon Jangmi in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan.

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Powerful typhoon hits Japan

Powerful typhoon hits Japan

Photo taken on June 2, 2026, shows a shopping arcade's roof damage, highlighting impact of typhoon Jangmi in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Lashes Okinawa and Amami Islands With Destructive Winds 3

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan, as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1. All flights to and from Naha Airport were cancelled, while public transport, schools, and businesses were also shut for the day.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Lashes Okinawa and Amami Islands With Destructive Winds 2

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan, as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1. All flights to and from Naha Airport were cancelled, while public transport, schools, and businesses were also shut for the day.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Lashes Okinawa and Amami Islands With Destructive Winds

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan, as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1. All flights to and from Naha Airport were cancelled, while public transport, schools, and businesses were also shut for the day.

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Japan: High Waves Pound Yoron Island Shore as Typhoon Jangmi Approaches 2

Typhoon Jangmi brought strong winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan on Monday, June 1 as it approached the Okinawa main island.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Batters Okinawa With Destructive Winds and Power Outages 2

Typhoon Jangmi (No. 6) made its closest approach to Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1, with the southern part of the island entering the storm's danger zone. The storm brought wind gusts of up to 35.2 meters per second in Naha City and widespread power outages. All flights to and from Naha Airport were cancelled, while public transport, schools, and businesses were also shut for the day.

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Japan: High Waves Pound Yoron Island Shore as Typhoon Jangmi Approaches

Typhoon Jangmi brought strong winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan on Monday, June 1 as it approached the Okinawa main island.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Batters Okinawa With Destructive Winds and Power Outages 3

Typhoon Jangmi (No. 6) made its closest approach to Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1, with the southern part of the island entering the storm's danger zone. The storm brought wind gusts of up to 35.2 meters per second in Naha City and widespread power outages. All flights to and from Naha Airport were cancelled, while public transport, schools, and businesses were also shut for the day.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Batters Okinawa With Destructive Winds and Power Outages

Typhoon Jangmi (No. 6) made its closest approach to Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1, with the southern part of the island entering the storm's danger zone. The storm brought wind gusts of up to 35.2 meters per second in Naha City and widespread power outages. All flights to and from Naha Airport were cancelled, while public transport, schools, and businesses were also shut for the day.

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Japan: Typhoon Krathon Causes Stormy Weather In Ishigaki Island

Due to the moist air surrounding Typhoon Krathon, which is moving toward Taiwan, Ishigaki Island, located southwest of Okinawa Main Island, experienced severe weather with torrential rain and gusty winds on Monday, September 30.

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Japan: Typhoon Bebinca Approaches, Bringing Heavy Rain To Okinawa, Amami

Typhoon Bebinca approached the Okinawa and Amami regions in southwestern Japan on Saturday, September 14. Bebinca brought heavy rains and strong winds, leaving behind damage, including downed trees, fallen utility poles, and power outages.

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Japan: Typhoon Shanshan Approaches Southwestern Region With Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 5

Typhoon Shanshan (No. 10) rapidly intensified into a "very strong" typhoon on Tuesday, August 27, approaching the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture in southwestern Japan with up to 70 mph strong winds. Heavy rain has been expected over the Pacific coastal area, and the Japan Meteorological Agency called on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.

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Japan: Typhoon Shanshan Approaches Southwestern Region With Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 2

Typhoon Shanshan (No. 10) rapidly intensified into a "very strong" typhoon on Tuesday, August 27, approaching the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture in southwestern Japan with up to 70 mph strong winds. Heavy rain has been expected over the Pacific coastal area, and the Japan Meteorological Agency called on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.

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Japan: Typhoon Shanshan Approaches Southwestern Region With Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 3

Typhoon Shanshan (No. 10) rapidly intensified into a "very strong" typhoon on Tuesday, August 27, approaching the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture in southwestern Japan with up to 70 mph strong winds. Heavy rain has been expected over the Pacific coastal area, and the Japan Meteorological Agency called on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.

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Japan: Typhoon Shanshan Approaches Southwestern Region With Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 4

Typhoon Shanshan (No. 10) rapidly intensified into a "very strong" typhoon on Tuesday, August 27, approaching the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture in southwestern Japan with up to 70 mph strong winds. Heavy rain has been expected over the Pacific coastal area, and the Japan Meteorological Agency called on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.

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Japan: Typhoon Shanshan Approaches Southwestern Region With Strong Winds And High Waves

Typhoon Shanshan (No. 10) rapidly intensified into a "very strong" typhoon on Tuesday, August 27, approaching the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture in southwestern Japan with up to 70 mph strong winds. Heavy rain has been expected over the Pacific coastal area, and the Japan Meteorological Agency called on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.

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Japan: Typhoon Jongdari Develops Off Okinawa, Brings Windy Conditions

Typhoon Jongdari developed about 70km south of Miyako island, Okinawa Prefecture early Monday, August 19. Due to the typhoon, Okinawa islands saw strong winds on Monday. It is expected to move northward and continue over the East China Sea through Tuesday.

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Japan: Typhoon Gaemi Brings Strong Winds, Heavy Rain To Sakishima Islands 5

Typhoon Gaemi brought heavy rain and strong winds to Sakishima Islands in Okinawa on Wednesday, July 24 as it headed north-northwest toward Taiwan.

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Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Port of Keelung on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship, demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Port of Kaohsiung on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung one day early.

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Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers 2

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Keelung Port on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Kaohsiung Port on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung, one day early.

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Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers 4

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Keelung Port on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Kaohsiung Port on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung, one day early.

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Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers 3

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Keelung Port on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Kaohsiung Port on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung, one day early.

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Japan: Typhoon Gaemi Brings Strong Winds, Heavy Rain To Sakishima Islands 4

Typhoon Gaemi brought heavy rain and strong winds to Sakishima Islands in Okinawa on Wednesday, July 24 as it headed north-northwest toward Taiwan.

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Japan: Typhoon Gaemi Brings Strong Winds, Heavy Rain To Sakishima Islands 3

Typhoon Gaemi brought heavy rain and strong winds to Sakishima Islands in Okinawa on Wednesday, July 24 as it headed north-northwest toward Taiwan.

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Japan: Typhoon Gaemi Brings Strong Winds, Heavy Rain To Sakishima Islands

Typhoon Gaemi brought heavy rain and strong winds to Sakishima Islands in Okinawa on Wednesday, July 24 as it headed north-northwest toward Taiwan.

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Japan: Typhoon Gaemi Brings Strong Winds, Heavy Rain To Sakishima Islands 2

Typhoon Gaemi brought heavy rain and strong winds to Sakishima Islands in Okinawa on Wednesday, July 24 as it headed north-northwest toward Taiwan.

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Japan: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Okinawa 7

Torrential rain caused severe flooding in Okinawa on Friday, June 14 prompting warnings for heavy rain, flooding, and landslides.

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Japan: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Okinawa 6

Torrential rain caused severe flooding in Okinawa on Friday, June 14 prompting warnings for heavy rain, flooding, and landslides.

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Japan: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Okinawa 5

Torrential rain caused severe flooding in Okinawa on Friday, June 14 prompting warnings for heavy rain, flooding, and landslides.

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Japan: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Okinawa 4

Torrential rain caused severe flooding in Okinawa on Friday, June 14 prompting warnings for heavy rain, flooding, and landslides.

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Japan: Torrential Rains Cause Severe Flooding In Okinawa As Rainy Season Begins 3

Torrential rains continued to hit Okinawa on Friday, June 14, as the rainy season began in the region. Heavy downpours caused severe flooding, prompting warnings for heavy rains, flooding, and landslides.

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Japan: Torrential Rains Cause Severe Flooding In Okinawa As Rainy Season Begins 2

Torrential rains continued to hit Okinawa on Friday, June 14, as the rainy season began in the region. Heavy downpours caused severe flooding, prompting warnings for heavy rains, flooding, and landslides.

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Japan: Torrential Rains Cause Severe Flooding In Okinawa As Rainy Season Begins

Torrential rains continued to hit Okinawa on Friday, June 14, as the rainy season began in the region. Heavy downpours caused severe flooding, prompting warnings for heavy rains, flooding, and landslides.

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Japan: Typhoon Ewiniar Approaches Minami-Daito Island, Brings Strong Winds

The strong Typhoon Ewiniar approached Minami-Daito Island, 400km east of Okinawa Main Island on Wednesday, May 29 bringing strong winds as it moved northeast toward the Kanto region.

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Powerful typhoon hits southern Japan

Powerful typhoon hits southern Japan

Cars drive in the downtown area of Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Aug. 6, 2023, amid strong winds from Typhoon Khanun.

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Powerful typhoon hits southern Japan

Powerful typhoon hits southern Japan

Heavy rain brought by Typhoon Khanun pounds Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Aug. 6, 2023.

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Powerful typhoon hits southern Japan

Powerful typhoon hits southern Japan

Strong winds batter roadside trees in Naha in Okinawa Prefecture on Aug. 5, 2023, as Typhoon Khanun, the sixth of the year, approaches the southern Japan prefecture again after hitting the region earlier in the week.

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Powerful typhoon approaches Japan's Okinawa

Powerful typhoon approaches Japan's Okinawa

A tree lies uprooted on a street in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on Aug. 2, 2023, as typhoon Khanun, the sixth of the season, batters the southern Japanese island prefecture.

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Powerful typhoon approaches Japan's Okinawa

Powerful typhoon approaches Japan's Okinawa

A motorbike lies on its side on a street in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on Aug. 2, 2023, as typhoon Khanun, the sixth of the season, batters the southern Japanese island prefecture.

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Powerful typhoon approaches Japan's Okinawa

Powerful typhoon approaches Japan's Okinawa

A tree lies uprooted on a street in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on Aug. 2, 2023, as typhoon Khanun, the sixth of the season, batters the southern Japanese island prefecture.

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Typhoon Mawar hits Okinawa

Typhoon Mawar hits Okinawa

Photo shows a net covering the entrance of a restaurant in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 1, 2023, amid the approach of Typhoon Mawar.

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Typhoon Mawar hits Okinawa

Typhoon Mawar hits Okinawa

A convenience store in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, puts up a sign saying it will be temporarily closed due to the approaching Typhoon Mawar, on June 1, 2023.

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Typhoon Mawar hits Okinawa

Typhoon Mawar hits Okinawa

Photo taken June 1, 2023, shows a fallen roadside tree in strong winds brought by Typhoon Mawar in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan.

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Okinawa prepares for typhoon

Okinawa prepares for typhoon

Ships are secured at the shore due to the approach of a typhoon in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on May 31, 2023.

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Okinawa prepares for typhoon

Okinawa prepares for typhoon

Ships are secured at the shore due to the approach of a typhoon in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on May 31, 2023.

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Typhoon Vongfong approaches Okinawa

Typhoon Vongfong approaches Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Pedestrians battle strong winds while walking on a street in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 11, 2014, as Vongfong, a powerful typhoon, approaches Japan's southernmost prefecture.

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Typhoon Vongfong approaches Okinawa

Typhoon Vongfong approaches Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Employees reinforce a hotel entrance with wooden boards in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 11, 2014, as Vongfong, a powerful typhoon, approaches Japan's southernmost prefecture.

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Powerful typhoon hits Japanese archipelago

Powerful typhoon hits Japanese archipelago

TOKYO, Japan - High waves are generated by powerful typhoon Phanfone off the coast of the Japanese tourist city of Kamakura near Tokyo on Oct. 6, 2014. A U.S. serviceperson was reported to have died after being swept away by high waves in Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa.

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