"World's worst invasive plant" spreading in Tokyo as heavy rain takes effect – Super J Channel (Oct 20, 2026)

Localized heavy rain fell in the Tohoku and Hokuriku regions due to an autumn rain front. Amid concerns about the effects of Typhoon No. 30, it was revealed that a plant described as the world's worst invasive species is also spreading in Tokyo. The report also covers the possible influence of the heavy rain.

• Localized heavy rain in Tohoku and Hokuriku from an autumn rain front
• Invasive plant reported to be spreading in Tokyo
• Concerns over the possible effects of Typhoon No. 30

秋雨前線などの影響で東北や北陸では局地的に激しい雨が降りました。台風30号の影響も懸念されるなか、「地球上最悪の侵略植物」が東京でも繁殖していることが明らかになりました。 [テレ朝NEWS] https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp