Typhoon Hagibis disrupts Japan's mail and delivery services

Large and powerful Typhoon Hagibis is disrupting mail and parcel delivery services in Japan while forcing amusement facilities to suspend operations despite a three-day weekend through Monday, a public holiday. On Saturday, Japan Post Co. halted mail collection and delivery operations, and over-the-counter services at post offices mainly in the Kanto region including Tokyo due to suspensions of public transport services and other factors. With delays having already occurred in some mail and parcel delivery services, Japan Post is expecting the disruptions to spread throughout the country. Yamato Transport Co. halted or shortened the day's parcel pickup and delivery operations in many areas to ensure safety of workers. Delays in parcel deliveries are expected to continue until around Monday due in part to road clolsures, company officials said.