RECAP: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain, Flooding, and Tornado Damage Across Japan

Typhoon Peipah made landfall in Japan on Friday, September 5, first near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn and again in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9 a.m., bringing heavy rain and flooding across western to eastern regions. In Shizuoka Prefecture, a tornado linked to the storm caused major damage in Makinohara, Yoshida, and Yaizu, toppling buildings, ripping apart greenhouses, and overturning trucks.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Triggers Suspected Tornadoes in Shizuoka, Injuring Residents 3

Severe weather linked to Typhoon Peipah brought suspected tornado damage to Makinohara City, Kakaegawa City, Yoshida Town, and Yaizu City in Shizuoka Prefecture on Friday, September 5. 23 people were injured, some seriously, and over 200 homes were damaged.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Triggers Suspected Tornadoes in Shizuoka, Injuring Residents 2

Severe weather linked to Typhoon Peipah brought suspected tornado damage to Makinohara City, Yoshida Town, and Yaizu City in Shizuoka Prefecture on Friday, September 5. Buildings suffered collapsed walls, damaged roofs, and overturned trucks, while agricultural greenhouses were blown apart. In Yaizu’s Fujimori district, a man in his 40s working inside a strawberry greenhouse was injured when it was torn away, suffering facial fractures. He was hospitalized but conscious. Other injuries from broken glass were also reported.

DPJ-backed candidate wins Gifu mayoral election

DPJ-backed candidate wins Gifu mayoral election

GIFU, Japan - Shigemitsu Hosoe (L), a former employee of trading firm Mitsui & Co, celebrates his victory in the Gifu mayoral election Feb. 24. Hosoe, backed by the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) defeated five other candidates to become the city's first mayor who is a private citizen from outside the public sector.

DPJ-backed candidate wins Gifu mayoral election

DPJ-backed candidate wins Gifu mayoral election

GIFU, Japan - Shigemitsu Hosoe (L), a former employee of trading firm Mitsui & Co, celebrates his victory in the Gifu mayoral election Feb. 24. Hosoe, backed by the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) defeated five other candidates to become the city's first mayor who is a private citizen from outside the public sector.