.Long-term delays or suspensions are possible for the Sanyo Shinkansen line through Saturday. Starting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, thirteen trains between the stations of Hiroshima and Hakata will be suspended.
Also possibly impacted is the Tokaido Shinkansen, which runs from Friday through Sunday and connects Osaka and Tokyo.
Hundreds of flights have been suspended by Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, the nation’s two largest airlines. There are now no flights from other airlines. Travelers planning to enter, exit, or travel through Japan should check for updates because the typhoon may cause prolonged disruptions.
