Typhoon Chan hom Approaches Japan's Kanto Region with Unusual Trajectory Typhoon Chan hom, a powerful storm brewing in the Pacific, is heading straight for Japan's Kanto region, which includes Tokyo and its surrounding areas.
The typhoon's unusual eastward approach has left many wondering if Japan's disaster preparedness measures are sufficient to handle such an unexpected threat.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued warnings for unstable weather, flooding, rising river levels, and landslides in Tohoku, with rough seas expected along the Pacific coast.