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