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Japan: M4.9 Quake Strikes Southern Ibaraki, Tremors Felt in Tokyo

An earthquake jolted the greater Tokyo area on Friday, December 12. It struck around 7:05 p.m., with the epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture and an estimated magnitude of 4.9.

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RECAP: Record Rain Batters Tokyo as Chiba Sees Tornado-Like Event

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused extreme weather across the Kanto region on Thursday, September 11. In Tokyo, Setagaya Ward recorded 92.0 mm of rain and Ota Ward 88.5 mm in just one hour, with some central areas receiving over 100 mm. The intense downpours disrupted rail and airport services and caused rivers including the Yazawa and Tachiai to overflow. Meanwhile, in Chiba Prefecture, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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Japan: Tornado-Like Phenomenon Spotted in Kisarazu, Chiba 2

On the afternoon of September 11, 2025, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo. This video was filmed in the Kaneda area along Tokyo Bay. At the time, thunderclouds were rapidly developing over the Kanto region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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Japan: Tornado-Like Phenomenon Spotted in Kisarazu, Chiba

On the afternoon of September 11, 2025, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo. This video was filmed in the Kaneda area along Tokyo Bay. At the time, thunderclouds were rapidly developing over the Kanto region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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Japan: Evening Storms Bring Heavy Rain, Lightning and Hail to Kanto Region

On August 27, the Kanto region experienced another day of clear skies and rising temperatures, with central Tokyo marking its 10th consecutive extreme heat day, setting a new record for consecutive days of severe heat. In the evening, due to moist air and other factors, localized rain clouds developed, bringing lightning, hail, and sudden heavy downpours. A tornado advisory was issued for Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture.

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Saori Minami

Saori Minami=Date: November 2, 1971, Place: Japan

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Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura on the set of the movie “Abashiri Prison”=Date : December 10, 1971, Place : Sounkyo, Hokkaido

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Tomisaburo Wakayama

Tomisaburo Wakayama=Place: Akasaka, Japan

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Tetsuko Kuroyanagi

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Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Greater Tokyo Area 4

On July 10, 2025, record rainfall over 100 mm per hour caused severe flooding in Tokyo and surrounding regions. Roads were submerged, rivers reached flood levels, and emergency alerts were issued. This video shows vehicles driving through a flooded road in Shibuya, Tokyo.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Greater Tokyo Area 5

On July 10, 2025, record rainfall over 100 mm per hour caused severe flooding in Tokyo and surrounding regions. Roads were submerged, rivers reached flood levels, and emergency alerts were issued. The Meguro River reached flood-risk levels, prompting alerts temporarily for possible evacuations in Shinagawa and Meguro wards.

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Japan: Waterfall-Like Leak at Shinjuku Station as Record Rainfall Hits Tokyo

On July 10, 2025, record-breaking rainfall hit during the evening rush hour, and a waterfall-like leak was seen inside Shinjuku Station, one of Tokyo’s major transit hubs. Rainfall over 100 mm per hour caused severe flooding in Tokyo and surrounding regions. Roads were submerged, rivers reached flood levels, and emergency alerts were issued.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Greater Tokyo Area

On July 10, 2025, record rainfall over 100 mm per hour caused severe flooding in Tokyo and surrounding regions. Roads were submerged, rivers reached flood levels, and emergency alerts were issued. This video shows a submerged car in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Kawasaki City, south of Tokyo.

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Japan: Double Rainbow Stretches Across Sky Over Tokyo Area

A double rainbow appeared in the sky over Greater Tokyo Area on Tuesday, April 15 after rainfall

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Snow in greater Tokyo area

People wait in a line for a bus on a snow-covered street near JR Okegawa Station in Saitama Prefecture, near Tokyo, on March 19, 2025.

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Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 8

A localized thunderstorm swept through the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, located in western Tokyo, there were reports of damage from strong winds and hail. Flash flooding was also triggered by the storm.

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Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 6

A localized thunderstorm swept through the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, located in western Tokyo, there were reports of damage from strong winds and hail.

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Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 5

A localized thunderstorm swept through the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, located in western Tokyo, there were reports of damage from strong winds and hail.

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Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 7

A localized thunderstorm swept through the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, located in western Tokyo, there were reports of damage from strong winds and hail.

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Japan: Tropical Storm Shanshan Brings Torrential Rains To Kanto Region 8

Tropical Storm Shanshan has brought torrential rains to Kanto region Thursday, August 29 through Friday, August 30 as it slowly moved across western Japan.

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Japan: Tropical Storm Shanshan Brings Torrential Rains To Kanto Region 7

Tropical Storm Shanshan has brought torrential rains to Kanto region Thursday, August 29 through Friday, August 30 as it slowly moved across western Japan.

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Japan: Tropical Storm Shanshan Brings Torrential Rains To Kanto Region 6

Tropical Storm Shanshan has brought torrential rains to Kanto region Thursday, August 29 through Friday, August 30 as it slowly moved across western Japan.

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Japan: Tropical Storm Shanshan Brings Torrential Rains To Kanto Region 5

Tropical Storm Shanshan has brought torrential rains to Kanto region Thursday, August 29 through Friday, August 30 as it slowly moved across western Japan.

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Japan: Tropical Storm Shanshan Brings Torrential Rains To Kanto Region 4

Tropical Storm Shanshan has brought torrential rains to Kanto region Thursday, August 29 through Friday, August 30 as it slowly moved across western Japan.

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Japan: Tropical Storm Shanshan Brings Torrential Rains To Kanto Region 3

Torrential rains have been falling across Kanto region since Thursday, August 29 causing flash flooding as Tropical Storm Shanshan keeps moving northward over Kyushu.

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Japan: Tropical Storm Shanshan Brings Torrential Rains To Kanto Region 2

Torrential rains have been falling across Kanto region since Thursday, August 29 causing flash flooding as Tropical Storm Shanshan keeps moving northward over Kyushu.

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Japan: Tropical Storm Shanshan Brings Torrential Rains To Kanto Region

Torrential rains have been falling across Kanto region since Thursday, August 29 causing flash flooding as Tropical Storm Shanshan keeps moving northward over Kyushu.

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Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 10

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

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Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 11

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

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Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 9

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

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Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 8

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

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Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 5

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

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Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 6

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

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Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 7

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

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Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 4

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 3

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 2

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 6

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 8

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 7

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 3

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 2

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 4

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 5

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Smoke Comes From Singapore Airlines Plane, Prompting Runway Closure At Narita Airport

White smoke was reported coming from the left engine of the Singapore Airlines flight 638 after it landed at Narita International Airport on Monday morning, August 12. The incident led to the closure of Runway B for about 50 minutes. No injuries were reported.

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Japan: Strong Quake Halts Trains In Greater Tokyo Area 2

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Kanto region on Friday evening, August 9. Shaking was also felt in Tokyo. The quake brought trains to a halt across the region.

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Japan: Strong Quake Halts Trains In Greater Tokyo Area

A strong earthquake struck the Kanto region Friday evening, August 9. According to reports, the magnitude is 5.3. Shaking was also felt in Tokyo. The quake brought trains to a halt across the region.

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Japan: Intense Rainfall Batters Parts Of Kanto Region 4

Intense rainfall battered parts of Kanto region Wednesday evening, August 7 causing flash flooding across the region.