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  • Typhoon Shanshan Brings Record Rainfall Even as Storm Weakens; 4 Killed, 2 Missing (Update 1)

    Typhoon Shanshan was expected to approach Shikoku late Friday after crossing northern Kyushu.

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    August 30, 2024

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  • 166 Tokaido Shinkansen Trains Suspended Thursday due to Heavy Rain Caused by Typhoon Shanshan

    Central Japan Railway Co. said Thursday that a total of 166 Tokaido Shinkansen trains were suspen...

    August 30, 2024

    #Typhoon
  • Matsumoto Castle Ticket Prices to Be Raised; Wave of Price Hikes Could Hit Castles around Japan

    The city of Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture plans to raise the adult admission price for national ...

    August 30, 2024

  • All Tokaido Shinkansen Trains Canceled Between Tokyo, Shin-Osaka Due to Heavy Rains Caused by Typhoon Shanshan

    All remaining services for the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train on Thursday have been canceled, ac...

    August 29, 2024

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  • 1 Missing, Dozens Hurt as Typhoon Shanshan Lands in Japan’s Kyushu; 250,000 Households Lose Power; Wind Damages Buildings

    A boat captain was missing and more than 41 people were injured across southern Kyushu on Thursda...

    August 29, 2024

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  • Ex-NHK Presenter Who Made Controversial Senkaku Comments Had Appeared as Reporter in Chinese Media

    NHK said Wednesday that a former Chinese contracted employee, who recently made controversial com...

    August 29, 2024

  • Tokaido Shinkansen Will Suspend Service Between Mishima and Nagoya On Friday Due To Typhoon Shanshan

    Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train will suspend its service between Mishima and Nagoya stations from...

    August 29, 2024

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  • Powerful Typhoon Shanshan Lands on Japan’s Kagoshima Pref., Heavy Rain Observed Wide Areas in Kyushu (UPDATE1)

    The powerful typhoon Shanshan has landed on Kagoshima Prefecture on Thursday morning, according t...

    August 29, 2024

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  • Govt to Back Originator Profile as International Standard; Multiple Japanese Projects Eyed to Combat Online Misinformation, Disinformation

    The government plans to support efforts to make Originator Profile (OP), which identifies the dis...

    August 29, 2024

  • Storm Surge Alert Issued for Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture; Typhoon’s Approach Also Spurs Warnings Over Wind, Waves

    The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special alert about storm surge in Kagoshima Prefecture ...

    August 28, 2024

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  • Emergency Warning Issued as Typhoon Shanshan Approaches Japan; Airlines Cancel Kyushu Flights

    The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency warning for storms and high waves for Kagoshi...

    August 28, 2024

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  • NRA Draft Report Says N-reactor Noncompliant

    TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Nuclear Regulation Authority on Wednesday adopted a draft screening repo...

    August 28, 2024

  • Shizuoka Pref. Plans to Start Charging Entry Fees for Mt. Fuji Climbers Next Summer; Aims to Control No. of Climbers

    SHIZUOKA — The Shizuoka prefectural government plans to start charging entry fees for Mt. Fuji cl...

    August 28, 2024

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  • Powerful Typhoon Shanshan Nears Japan’s Southern Kyushu; Evacuation Advisory Issued for 118,000 Households (UPDATE1)

    With powerful Typhoon Shanshan, also known as Typhoon No. 10, approaching, the Japan Meteorologic...

    August 28, 2024

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  • 2 Still Missing in Aichi Pref. Mudslide; Evacuation Order Issued for Households Nearby (Update 1)

    GAMAGORI, Aichi — A mudslide down a hill in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, destroyed a house where t...

    August 28, 2024

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