Tokyo and other eastern areas of Japan are bracing for the approach of Typhoon Ampil with some transport services halted amid the Bon summer holiday travel period, despite the lowering chances of the powerful storm making landfall. With the weather agency warning of natural disasters caused by strong winds and heavy rain through Saturday, flights and shinkansen bullet train services in some regions have already been cancelled for Friday, likely disrupting travelers returning home during one of the year’s peak periods. Japan Airlines Co. and All Nippon Airways Co. said they have cancelled hundr…