A powerful typhoon is making its way toward southwestern Japan, forcing authorities to urge caution and prepare for powerful winds and rainfall. Japan’s meteorological agency said Typhoon Haishen had …
Powerful typhoon approaches Japan with violent winds, heavy rain
A powerful typhoon headed toward southern Japan Sunday, bringing violent winds and heavy rains with officials warning it could be strong enough to snap power poles and flip vehicles.
Afghan Firm Eyes Emerging Middle Class With New Cars, Trucks
An Afghan company has unveiled a range of small trucks and passenger vans which it hopes will appeal to a local market still dominated by second-hand Japanese models imported via Dubai. The firm, Amin …
Japan braces as Super Typhoon Haishen approaches
The Japan Meteorological Agency has urged residents of Okinawa and Kyushu to exercise extreme caution. Haishen morphed into a super typhoon on Saturday, with maximum sustained winds higher than 155 …
Powerful Typhoon Haishen bears down on southern Japan
Haishen became the first super typhoon of the season in the western Pacific Ocean late this past week, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Despite losing some wind intensity and no longer …
Super Typhoon Haishen likely to be record-breaking storm for Japan
Japanese residents braced for impact on Saturday as the powerful Super Typhoon Haishen barreled through unusually warm waters towards the Okinawa islands.
Japan Coast Guard suspends search for crew of missing cargo ship after finding three sailors
The search for the crew of a cargo ship that went missing during Typhoon Maysak was suspended Saturday due to bad weather, according to Japan’s Coast Guard.
Japan’s Suga Says Would Like to See Continuation of Easing Policies: Nikkei
Yoshihide Suga, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary and ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmaker, speaks during a news conference to announce his candidacy for the p …
Powerful Typhoon Haishen closing in on Japan, South Korea
Typhoon Haishen is strengthening and, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, has become the first super typhoon of the season in the western Pacific Ocean.
Schools in Japan are back in session amid coronavirus pandemic
Japan’s population is equal to about 38% of the United States’, but it has only 1% as many confirmed coronavirus cases. The government’s antiviral campaign has been heavily criticized as reactive and …