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Typhoon Ampil, also designated as Typhoon No. 7, moved offshore from Chiba Prefecture early Saturday morning and had dissipated over the sea east of Japan by midday. The powerful storm, which caused widespread disruption, has now cleared, allowing transportation services to gradually return to normal.
As the typhoon’s impact waned, transportation networks that had been halted or curtailed in anticipation of the storm resumed operations. This restoration of services came just in time for the Bon holiday season’s return travel rush, leading to significant congestion at major transport hubs.
Haneda Airport, which had experienced a complete shutdown of domestic and international flights on Friday due to the storm, saw a significant uptick in activity on Saturday. Travelers, many of whom had their flights canceled the previous day, filled the terminals with their luggage as flights gradually resumed. Among them was a man returning from Okinawa with his family. After their original flight was canceled, they rerouted through Kobe Airport and arrived in Haneda on Saturday morning.
Similarly, the Tokaido Shinkansen, which had suspended service between Tokyo and Nagoya throughout Friday, resumed its regular schedule on Saturday. The first train of the day marked the return of normal operations, easing travel for many who had been stranded.
Overall, the return of transportation services has helped alleviate the pressures on travelers as they navigate the post-typhoon recovery period. The swift resumption of these services highlights the resilience of Japan’s infrastructure and the effective management of the storm’s aftermath.
Meanwhile, authorities are closely monitoring weather patterns and are prepared to act swiftly should future storms pose a threat, emphasizing Japan’s proactive approach to disaster management and public safety.