Heavy Rain Disrupts Trains in Japan as Tropical Storm Approaches The recent disruptions to train services in the greater Tokyo area, caused by heavy rain and the approaching tropical storm Dujuan, highlight vulnerabilities in Japan's transportation infrastructure.
The country is experiencing its busiest storm season in decades, with 10 tropical cyclones affecting it since June.
Japan's location on the Pacific Ring of Fire makes it prone to tropical cyclones, which can have devastating consequences for its transportation networks.