Sodegaura lifts all evacuation information; three shelters remain open
The Civic Hall and Nagaura and Hiraoka exchange centers remain open. Negata and Hirakawa shelters have closed.
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Mother Farm directs visitors via Kazusa-Minato; roads and buses disrupted
September 22 opening hours are posted, but fallen trees and landslides restrict access. Large buses cannot use the advised detour.
Kisarazu and Kimitsu lift evacuation instructions; Sodegaura landslide zones remain at Level 5
Futtsu has also lifted all evacuation information. All shelters in Kisarazu and Futtsu are closed. Continue to watch landslide, river and road conditions.
Emergency water supply at Seiwa Elementary School; about 650 homes without water
Bring containers. The two other planned supply points cannot open until road access is restored.
September 21 road closures announced in Kimitsu, Sodegaura and Futtsu
September 21 announcements cover local roads in Kimitsu, Sodegaura and Futtsu. Check the affected sections and official location maps for each city.
Yubune Sodegaura to close at 20:00 on September 21
The spa has confirmed its early closing time following an earlier warning of possible shorter hours.
Uchibo and Kururi lines suspended all day September 22
All services between Chiba and Awa-Kamogawa and between Kisarazu and Kazusa-Kameyama are cancelled; no replacement transport is provided.
Emergency Safety Measures in Sodegaura and Kimitsu's Koito district
Level 5 applies to designated landslide and river-flood risk areas in Sodegaura and the flood zone in Kimitsu's Koito district.
CHIBA BEER FEST cancelled September 21: eight breweries and schedule changes
The September 21 session is cancelled; the regular schedule is planned for September 22. Original details of eight breweries, including SONG BIRD BEER, appear below the weather-related update.
Published 2026/09/13 07:00
Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu closes on September 21; reopening planned for 22
Typhoon 25 has closed Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu for September 21. CHIBA BEER FEST is also cancelled for the day.
Mother Farm and Tokyo German Village close for the day; September 22 plans differ
Both parks are closed on September 21. Mother Farm plans to open on September 22; Tokyo German Village will decide after inspecting storm damage.
All-day Uchibo suspension between Kimitsu and Awa-Kamogawa; Kururi also suspended
JR East's 11:22 a.m. information cancels all September 21 trains between Kimitsu and Awa-Kamogawa, with no replacement transport. Some Chiba–Kimitsu trains are also cancelled.
Published 2026/09/21 10:51
JA Kimitsu closes Mirai and Yurinosato farm shops plus three fuel stations
Three farm shops and three JA Kimitsu fuel stations are temporarily closed on September 21 because of Typhoon 25.
Tateyama and Ken-O expressway closures; Route 127 restricted near Kanaya
The September 21 8 a.m. announcement lists closures around Kisarazu and Futtsu. The Aqua-Line sea crossing may close from 4 p.m.
Uchibo Line service resumes between Chikura and Awa-Kamogawa; normal service planned September 20
Uchibo Line trains resumed between Chikura and Awa-Kamogawa on September 20 after a landslide suspension. Normal service is planned across the line today.
Yubune Sodegaura may shorten its hours on September 21 due to the typhoon
The bathhouse at Yurimachi Sodegaura Station Mall has warned of possible shorter hours depending on the typhoon. No revised closing time is specified.
Kururi Line suspended all day September 21; normal service planned September 20
JR East will suspend the entire Kururi Line from the first train through the end of September 21 because of Typhoon 25. Normal service is planned September 20.
Uchibo Line plans normal service September 20; possible suspension September 21 evening
JR East now plans normal service between Kimitsu and Awa-Kamogawa on September 20. Service may be suspended from around the evening through the last train on September 21.
Mother Farm changes hours September 20–21 for Typhoon 25; sheep events canceled
Mother Farm in Futtsu will open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 20 and 21 because of Typhoon 25. The sheep arrival and large flock events are canceled.
Kisarazu distributes sandbags for Typhoon 25 until 5 p.m. September 19
Kisarazu is distributing sandbags from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 19 at the former city hall storage site in Shiomi. Households may receive up to 10 bags while the stock of 250 lasts.
Kimitsu closes facilities and cancels events for Typhoon 25; Obitsu fireworks moved to September 26
Kimitsu will close three facilities September 20–21, postpone a water-ski championship and cancel the Obitsu festival. Only the fireworks move to 6 p.m. September 26.
Tateyama Expressway, Ken-O Expressway and Aqua-Line may close after 6 p.m. September 20
Typhoon 25 may cause closures on the Tateyama Expressway, Ken-O Expressway and Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line after 6 p.m. on September 20 because of heavy rain and strong winds.
Futtsu's Azuma Shrine Umadashi festival cancelled due to typhoon
The Umadashi festival planned for September 20 was cancelled. Futtsu announced the change on its official page updated September 19.
Uchibo Line Kimitsu–Awa-Kamogawa may suspend service September 20–21
JR East says Uchibo Line service between Kimitsu and Awa-Kamogawa may be suspended from around the evening of September 20 through the end of September 21 due to a typhoon.