Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture on the morning of June 3, 2026, at approximately 4:30 a.m., prompting emergency evacuations, transportation shutdowns, and the highest-level disaster warnings across multiple regions of Japan. Foreign residents should remain vigilant as the storm continues to impact transportation networks and public safety throughout the day. According to NHK, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Level 5 flood emergency warning—the highest alert level possible—for the Kozagawa River system in Wakayama Prefecture at 6:10 a.m. after flooding was confirmed near Tsukinose in Kozagawa Town. This represents the most severe warning category, indicating that life-threatening conditions are already occurring. The agency held a press conference at 6:30 a.m. urging residents to "immediately secure their safety." Kozagawa Town responded by issuing "Emergency Safety Assurance" orders—the highest evacuation level—for 862 households (1,672 people) across 16 districts downstream from the Aise area at 5:50 a.m. This designation means residents should shelter in place on upper floors or the nearest high ground if evacuation is no longer possible. The storm triggered dangerous linear rainfall bands—clusters of intense thunderstorms that produce extreme precipitation—in multiple regions. The JMA confirmed linear rainfall band formation in southern Wakayama Prefecture at 2:10 a.m. and southern Tokushima Prefecture at 1:21 a.m. Additional warnings predicted these weather systems would likely develop in southern Mie Prefecture, central and western Kochi Prefecture, and northern Tokushima Prefecture throughout the night. Evacuation orders expanded rapidly across affected regions. Shizuoka Prefecture's Omaezaki City issued citywide evacuation instructions at 5:35 a.m. following a Level 4 landslide risk warning. In Fukushima Prefecture, Iwaki City issued elderly evacuation advisories (Level 3) for the entire city at 6:00 a.m., urging seniors and individuals with mobility challenges to begin evacuating immediately. Tokushima's Anan City issued Emergency Safety Assurance orders for 31 households (63 people) in parts of the Chōsei district at 1:01 a.m. due to flooding risks from the Kuwano River. Mie Prefecture's Kihoku Town issued evacuation orders for certain areas at 1:40 a.m. as the Chōshi River reached dangerous levels. Transportation disruptions severely impacted both domestic and international travel. According to NHK transportation reports, the Tokaido Shinkansen operated from the first train on June 3 but faced significant delays and cancellations, particularly during morning hours. Multiple conventional rail lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area suspended operations entirely. Air travel saw extensive cancellations, with over 400 flights cancelled on June 2, primarily affecting Kyushu departures and arrivals. More than 370 additional flights from Haneda Airport were cancelled for June 3, according to Yahoo Japan Business transportation updates. Power outages affected thousands of households. Kansai Electric Power reported approximately 12,000 homes without electricity as of 4:00 a.m., including roughly 4,690 households in Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, and 1,130 households in Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture. Shikoku experienced outages affecting approximately 9,100 households. Physical damage occurred across affected regions. In Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, trees toppled in Shiroyama Park around 1:30 a.m. In Nara Prefecture, construction scaffolding collapsed due to high winds. Complicating emergency response efforts, the JMA disclosed a system malfunction affecting its linear rainfall band prediction and notification systems, forcing the agency to post updates directly on its website until repairs could be completed. Foreign residents in affected areas should monitor local government announcements, follow evacuation orders immediately, avoid unnecessary travel, and maintain emergency supplies including water, food, flashlights, and portable chargers. Transportation disruptions are expected to continue throughout June 3, particularly affecting morning commutes in the Tokyo metropolitan area.