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Author: Hisako Ueno and Yan Zhuang

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Tropical Storm Shanshan Drenches Southern Japan, Disrupting Train and Air Travel

August 28, 2024August 29, 2024Hisako Ueno and Yan ZhuangComments Off on Tropical Storm Shanshan Drenches Southern Japan, Disrupting Train and Air Travel

The storm weakened after making landfall as a typhoon, still posed the risk of landslides and floods as it moved at a crawling speed.

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Typhoon Shanshan Barrels Into Japan, Triggering Rare Warnings

August 28, 2024August 29, 2024Hisako Ueno and Yan ZhuangComments Off on Typhoon Shanshan Barrels Into Japan, Triggering Rare Warnings

The authorities said the storm could produce a large-scale disaster as it approached the mainland. Nearly 1 million people were told to evacuate, and Toyota closed all its factories on Wednesday afternoon.

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Typhoon Shanshan Approaches Japan, Bringing Heavy Rain and Winds

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024Hisako Ueno and Yan ZhuangComments Off on Typhoon Shanshan Approaches Japan, Bringing Heavy Rain and Winds

Japan’s southern islands were forecast to receive the most rain. The powerful storm has forced flight cancellations and disrupted high-speed rail travel.

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Dolphin Attacks Spoil Summer Along a Stretch of Japanese Beaches

August 16, 2024August 19, 2024Hisako Ueno and Yan ZhuangComments Off on Dolphin Attacks Spoil Summer Along a Stretch of Japanese Beaches

Nearly 50 beachgoers have been attacked in the past three years. Some marine experts suspect it may be the work of a single “lonely” dolphin.

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Four Mount Fuji Deaths Reported Before Climbing Season Begins

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024Hisako Ueno and Yan ZhuangComments Off on Four Mount Fuji Deaths Reported Before Climbing Season Begins

Three bodies were discovered near the mountain’s crater, the local media reported. Separately, a professional climber fell unconscious and died.

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Akebono, Hawaii-Born Sumo Champion in Japan, Dies at 54

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024Hisako Ueno and Yan ZhuangComments Off on Akebono, Hawaii-Born Sumo Champion in Japan, Dies at 54

Born in Hawaii, he moved to Japan in 1988 and won 11 grand championships. His success drove a resurgence in the sport’s popularity.

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A Tokyo Taxi Driver Is Charged With Running Down a Pigeon

December 22, 2023December 26, 2023Hisako Ueno and Yan ZhuangComments Off on A Tokyo Taxi Driver Is Charged With Running Down a Pigeon

The arrest of the 50-year-old driver highlighted the strict law in Japan against harming the birds, even if they take over balconies or get in the way of traffic.

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A Top Japanese Talent Agency Apologizes Amid Sexual Abuse Accusations

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023Hisako Ueno and Yan ZhuangComments Off on A Top Japanese Talent Agency Apologizes Amid Sexual Abuse Accusations

The chief executive of the agency said she had not been aware of the claims against the agency’s founder, despite years of them coming to light.

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October 29, 2025Yan Zhuang

Money to Help Nations Cope With Climate Disasters Is Declining, U.N. Says

October 29, 2025BRAD PLUMER

Mercedes Reports a Drop in Profit but Maintains Forecast

October 29, 2025MELISSA EDDY

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 100, Local Health Officials Say

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025LIAM STACK

Vietnam Prevents BBC Journalist From Leaving the Country

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025DAMIEN CAVE

Japan Plans to Send Troops to Help Stop Bear Attacks

October 29, 2025Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya

When Caregiving Makes Women Ill

October 29, 2025Emma Bubola and Andrada Lautaru

A River Restoration in Oregon Gets Fast Results: The Salmon Swam Right Back

October 29, 2025Rebecca Dzombak

New Crack at an Ancient Puzzle Reignites Debate for Archaeologists

October 29, 2025ALAN YUHAS

Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall in Cuba After Lashing Jamaica

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