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Japan Typhoon Live Cameras
Japan is affected by tropical cyclones from roughly May through October, and typhoons approaching from the Pacific or the East China Sea can bring anything from a windy, rainy afternoon in one region to a genuine coastal hazard in another. This page tracks currently active tropical cyclones reported near Japan and groups the matched public cameras by the part of the country they cover — Pacific coast, Japan Sea coast, and southern islands are affected very differently by the same storm.
Because a typhoon's reported center moves over its lifetime, camera matches here are re-checked continuously against the storm's current track rather than a single starting position.
Currently reported
No events matching this page are currently being reported. This page stays up permanently and will populate automatically the next time one is — in the meantime, general live cameras for this region are shown below.
General live cameras for this region
These stream around the clock and are not tied to a specific reported event.
Port/AirportSasebo Port Live
🇯🇵 Sasebo, Japan
Port/AirportHiroshima Airport
🇯🇵 Hiroshima, Japan
Port/AirportNew Chitose Airport Live
🇯🇵 Chitose, Japan
Port/AirportToba Marine Terminal
🇯🇵 Toba, Japan
Port/AirportKobe Meriken Park Port Tower
🇯🇵 Kobe, Japan
Port/AirportFukuoka Hakata Port Live
🇯🇵 Fukuoka, Japan
Port/AirportRishiri Island Port Live
🇯🇵 Rishiri Island, Japan
Port/AirportKagoshima Airport
🇯🇵 Kagoshima, Japan
Port/AirportFukuoka Airport
🇯🇵 Fukuoka, Japan
Port/AirportKobe Airport Live
🇯🇵 Kobe, Japan
Port/AirportOita Airport
🇯🇵 Oita, Japan
Port/AirportMinamiosumi - Nejime Port
🇯🇵 Minamiosumi, Japan
How cameras are selected for this page
Port, coastal and airport cameras are weighted highest for tropical cyclones, since sea state, wind-driven spray and flight/ferry activity are usually the most visible signals a public webcam can pick up.
Cameras are grouped informally by region so it is clear whether a given stream is on the side of Japan the storm is currently approaching, or on the far side where conditions may stay calm.
What these cameras may show
- Wind effects on trees, flags, water surfaces and pedestrians; rainfall intensity and visibility at street level.
- Port and airport cameras can show whether ferry and flight operations look active or suspended, and how rough the water is inside a harbor.
What these cameras cannot confirm
- The storm's forecast track, intensity, or landfall timing — JMA's own typhoon bulletins are the authoritative source for that, and are updated far more frequently than this page.
- Storm surge height, flooding extent, or wind speed at a precise location; a calm-looking camera a few kilometers from a reported center does not mean the storm has weakened.
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
- Which cameras are most useful during a typhoon?
- Coastal, port and airport cameras tend to show the clearest signals — sea state, wind effects on the water, and whether ferry or flight activity looks normal. Inland city cameras mainly show rainfall and wind at street level.
- Is safety information from these cameras enough to make decisions?
- No. Cameras here are a supplementary view, not a warning system. Follow JMA typhoon bulletins and instructions from local authorities for anything safety-related.
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