Hurricanes are tropical cyclones that form over warm ocean waters and are characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall. They typically occur in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and are most common during the late summer and early fall months.
The far east, which includes countries such as Japan, China, and South Korea, is located in the North Pacific Ocean. This region is not typically affected by hurricanes, as the ocean waters are too cold to support their development. Instead, the far east is more likely to experience typhoons, which are tropical cyclones that form in the western Pacific Ocean.