The authorities have warned that the storm, which has already flooded some streets in the Tokyo area, could bring violent winds and cause landslides.
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Typhoon Ampil Approaches Japan, Disrupting Flights and Trains
The powerful storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and the threat of floods and landslides to eastern Japan, including Tokyo, on Friday.
Thursday Briefing: Blasts in Iran Kill Dozens
Plus, China shakes up its military.
A Swedish Teenager Was on Japan Airlines Flight 516. Here’s His Story.
Anton Deibe, 17, and his family were flying into Tokyo when their plane collided with a Coast Guard aircraft.
Order and Calm Eased Evacuation from Burning Japan Airlines Jet
In addition to a well-trained crew and an advanced plane, the safe evacuation of 367 passengers came down to a relative absence of panic.
Wednesday Briefing: Beirut Blast Kills Senior Hamas Leader
Plus the great winter festivals of Asia.
United Airlines Wants to Bring Back Supersonic Air Travel
The airline, which plans to buy planes from Boom Supersonic, a start-up, could become the first to offer ultrafast commercial flights since the Concorde stopped flying in 2003.
No More ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ on Japan Airlines
The carrier pledged to use inclusive language in a country where gender roles are entrenched.
Alaska Tourism Officials See an Opportunity in Coronavirus
“If you’re interested in the Great Wall and ancient sites, Alaska also offers spectacular natural sites,” said one Anchorage tourism official.
Typhoon Hagibis Could Match Fury of 1958 Storm That Killed 1,200 in Japan
Forecasters say Chiba Prefecture, which was battered by a typhoon last month and is still recovering, is in the direct path of the powerful storm.