A typhoon has hit Western Japan, making landfall near Tanabe City, southwest of Tokyo.
Typhoon Trami is rated category 1 out of a possible 5 by the Tropical Storm Risk.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has downgraded the typhoon from “extremely strong” to “strong”. The agency also warns of risk of landslides and flooding as a result of storm surges.
Airlines have cancelled over 1,200 flights, with airports and train services stopped in Tokyo and Osaka.
The typhoon is expected to pass Tokyo and the surrounding region by early morning.