Japan on Sunday cancelled the Japanese Fleet Review, which was due to include 46 naval vessels and 40 aircraft from Australia, India, the United States, Canada, Singapore and Great Britain.

The review, last held four years ago, was planned for Monday.

A Defence spokeswoman on Sunday said the Australian Navy was yet to be formally advised of the review's cancellation.

She said the navy ships - the HMAS Hobart destroyer, frigates HMAS Parramatta and HMAS Stuart, and a submarine - would remain in the region until the review was officially cancelled.

"The priority of all navies is safety. All Royal Australian Navy ships and personnel are accounted for. The RAN is standing by to continue its exercise in the region," the spokeswoman said in a statement.

Typhoon Hagibis shut down Tokyo on Saturday and wreaked havoc in wide areas of Japan, leaving at least 18 people dead and 13 missing as record rains flooded rivers, triggered landslides and cut power.

Tens of thousands of Japanese troops and rescue workers have been sent to save stranded residents, with many areas still under water.

Close to 150 injuries have been reported so far.

With Reuters

Australian Associated Press