Typhoon No. 26 (Surigae) remained very strong as it moved east-northeast over waters north-northeast of Minamidaito Island on September 28, traveling at 15 kilometers per hour as of 3 p.m. and forecast to gradually weaken before reaching waters near the Izu Islands on October 1, where direct impacts are possible while southern Kanto also faces a risk of stronger rain and winds. (News On Japan)