Tokyo International News Agency

Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 25 over the weekend, widespread disruptions are occurring at events and transportation networks across various regions. Notably, the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2026, one of Japan's largest gaming festivals, announced the cancellation of its events scheduled for Monday, September 21 (National Holiday), prompting a surge of social media posts regarding ticket refund procedures. According to official announcements, while the event will proceed as planned on Sunday, September 20, the final day on Monday, September 21 has been canceled. Regarding ticket refunds associated with this cancellation, visitors are advised to check the instructions provided by the respective ticket agencies where they made their purchases. On social media, while some users expressed relief, saying, "It's a relief that refunds will be processed automatically," others voiced confusion and questions, such as, "I don't know how to get a refund for already issued...

On August 5, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced that a developing tropical depression near Wake Island is expected to intensify into a typhoon within 24 hours. If it forms, it will mark the second typhoon of the month and be designated as Typhoon No. 15. The announcement triggered widespread concern on social media regarding the storm's potential trajectory and impact on travel and daily life. Coming just before the major Obon holiday and homecoming travel period, many people expressed anxiety over disrupted plans, grave visits, and potential cancellations of Shinkansen bullet trains and flights. Concerns also spread to major summer events, including the National High School Baseball Championship at Koshien Stadium, large outdoor music festivals, fan-made comic (doujinshi) conventions, and even routine medical appointments. While heightened caution surrounds forecasts indicating a potential approach or direct hit on Honshu and the Kanto region, many internet users are ...