Typhoon Dujuan death toll climbs to 11 in Japan's Kanto region
Synopsis
Typhoon Dujuan has left 11 dead and 3 missing across Japan's Kanto region, with nearly 1,000 buildings damaged in Chiba and Kanagawa and over 11,000 households still without power. With a second typhoon — the season's 26th — now threatening Okinawa, Japan faces the prospect of back-to-back disasters before recovery has even begun.
Key Takeaways
Typhoon Dujuan has killed 11 people in Japan's Kanto region , with 3 still missing as of Friday, 26 September 2025 .
Seven deaths were confirmed in Chiba Prefecture and four in Kanagawa Prefecture .
Nearly 1,000 buildings have been destroyed, damaged, or flooded across the two prefectures.
Around 11,790 households remained without power as of Friday morning; some train services may not resume for three months .
Levees at Lake Imbanuma in northern Chiba were breached, flooding residential areas and farmland.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned a second typhoon — the season's 26th — could strike Okinawa and other areas in the coming days.
Typhoon Dujuan has claimed 11 lives across Japan's Kanto region, with three people still unaccounted for after record rainfall triggered landslides and widespread flooding earlier this week, local media reported on Friday, 26 September 2025. The storm struck eastern Japan's Pacific coast on Monday, unleashing destruction across Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures.
Death Toll and Missing Persons
Of the 11 confirmed deaths, seven were recorded in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, and four in Kanagawa Prefecture, southwest of the capital. The most recently identified victim was a woman in her 70s who had been reported missing after a landslide in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, according to public broadcaster NHK. Police and firefighters are continuing search operations for the three remaining missing persons.
Scale of Destruction Across Chiba and Kanagawa
As of Thursday afternoon, nearly 1,000 buildings across Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures had been destroyed, damaged, or flooded, NHK reported. At Lake Imbanuma in northern Chiba, breached levees left surrounding residential areas, rice paddies, and streets inundated. Water levels have been gradually receding, but flooding persisted into Friday with recovery work still under way.
Power Outages and Transport Disruptions
As of approximately 6 am local time on Friday, around 11,790 households in Chiba and Kanagawa remained without electricity. Train services in Chiba were suspended or reduced on multiple lines, with some routes not expected to resume for approximately three months, compounding the hardship for residents already dealing with damaged homes and flooded streets.
Another Typhoon on the Horizon
The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that a second typhoon — the 26th of the season — could approach Japan in the coming days, potentially bringing rough seas and severe weather to the southern island prefecture of Okinawa and other areas. The warning underscores the unusual intensity of this year's typhoon season and the continued vulnerability of Japan's coastal and low-lying regions. Authorities have urged residents in potentially affected areas to remain vigilant and monitor official weather advisories closely.
Point of View
Making this week's event statistically significant beyond the immediate death toll. The breach of levees at Lake Imbanuma points to infrastructure vulnerability that emergency patching cannot quickly resolve. More troubling is the forecast of a 26th typhoon before the season winds down — Japan's disaster-response machinery will be stretched across simultaneous recovery and preparedness cycles, a scenario that historically strains logistics and delays assistance to the most affected communities.
NationPress
25 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people have died in Typhoon Dujuan in Japan?
Typhoon Dujuan has killed 11 people in Japan's Kanto region as of Friday, 26 September 2025, with three others still missing. Seven deaths were confirmed in Chiba Prefecture and four in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Which areas of Japan were worst affected by Typhoon Dujuan?
Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, and Kanagawa Prefecture, southwest of the capital, suffered the most damage. Nearly 1,000 buildings were destroyed, damaged, or flooded across the two prefectures, and levees at Lake Imbanuma in northern Chiba were breached.
Is there another typhoon approaching Japan after Dujuan?
Yes. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that the 26th typhoon of the season could approach Japan in the coming days, with Okinawa and surrounding areas at risk of rough seas and severe weather. Residents have been urged to monitor official advisories.
How long will power outages and train disruptions last in Chiba?
As of early Friday morning, around 11,790 households in Chiba and Kanagawa remained without electricity. Some train lines in Chiba were suspended or reduced, with certain services not expected to resume for approximately three months.
What triggered the landslides and flooding from Typhoon Dujuan?
Typhoon Dujuan struck Japan's eastern Pacific coast on Monday, bringing record rainfall to the Kanto region and the Izu Islands. The extreme precipitation overwhelmed drainage systems, triggered landslides, and caused rivers to flood, with levee breaches compounding the damage in low-lying areas.
