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First 5-day Tokyo Game Show in 30 years cuts back to 4 in face of Typhoon Dujuan
Tokyo Game Show organisers cancelled the event’s final day, reducing its first planned five-day programme in 30 years to four days. The decision was made as Typhoon Dujuan approached, with officials prioritising the safety of attendees, exhibitors and staff amid forecasts of worsening weather and transport disruption.
The show floor remained open on 20 September, although changes were possible, while tickets for 21 September were due to be refunded. Dujuan, the 25th named typhoon of 2026, was forecast to bring almost 16 inches of rain to the Kanto region, with flights cancelled and some East Japan Railway services suspended.
In short
- Tokyo Game Show’s final day was cancelled.
- Typhoon Dujuan threatened heavy rain and transport disruption.
- Monday tickets will be refunded.
Explained simply
The Tokyo Game Show is a large annual event in Japan where video game makers show upcoming games and equipment to the public and industry visitors. It brings together players, companies and journalists, and is one of the best-known events of its kind.
Typhoons are powerful tropical storms that can bring heavy rain, strong winds and travel disruption to Japan. The Kanto region, which includes Tokyo, is densely populated and depends on busy rail and air networks, so severe weather can affect both visitors and the people working at large events.