Typhoon approaches Kii Peninsula, may dump heavy rain

Typhoon approaches Kii Peninsula, may dump heavy rain

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Waves wash the coast of Shizuoka Prefecture as typhoon Maria is approaching central Honshu facing the Pacific Ocean on Aug. 8.

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