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
Japan’s southern islands were forecast to receive the most rain. The powerful storm has forced flight cancellations and disrupted high-speed rail travel.
Chinese Military Plane Breaches Japanese Airspace, a First
The territorial violation by China is the latest in a series of events amplifying tensions between Beijing and Japan.
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.
Typhoon Ampil Lashes Eastern Japan, Forcing Evacuations
The authorities have warned that the storm, which has already flooded some streets in the Tokyo area, could bring violent winds and cause landslides.
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.
Fumio Kishida, Japan’s Prime Minister, Will Step Down in September
The unpopular prime minister is bowing to pressure within his party. But it is unclear whether the party is truly ready to choose a candidate who will meet the public’s concerns.
Tsunami Warning Issued in Japan After Strong Earthquakes
The official warning came after a 7.1-magnitude temblor struck off the coast of southern Japan on Thursday.
Tsunami Warning Issued After 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan
The warning was in place for parts of the islands of Kyushu and Shikoku in the south after a quake of at least magnitude 6.9 was reported.
U.S. Ambassador to Skip Peace Ceremony in Japan Over Israel’s Omission
The American and British ambassadors to Japan said they would not attend an event to mark the atomic bomb strike in Nagasaki because Israel’s ambassador was excluded.