typhoon Ginza; area where typhoons frequently pass
Figurative expression likening a typhoon-prone region to Tokyo's Ginza district, implying a busy, well-traveled path. Often used in weather reports or geographical descriptions of Japan.
Okinawa is sometimes called the typhoon Ginza.
Located in the typhoon Ginza, this region sees many typhoons pass through every year.
Refers to Tokyo's upscale shopping district. In compounds like 台風銀座, it metaphorically indicates a bustling, frequently traversed path.
Compound of 台風 (typhoon) and 銀座 (Ginza, Tokyo's famous busy district), metaphorically describing an area frequently hit by typhoons as if it were a crowded thoroughfare.