Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region 2

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

Rental business for Harley bikes in Okinawa

Rental business for Harley bikes in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Satoshi Nakamura, president of Naha Central Hotel, shows off his line-up of Harley-Davidson bikes for rental. The hotel will launch a new Harley rental business on Feb. 1, targeting aging baby-boomers from mainland Japan eager to ride a big Harley on the southern islands. A 1450 cc Harley Fat Boy goes for 15,750 yen in rental fees.

Nonaka visits Okinawa

Nonaka visits Okinawa

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiromu Nonaka (R) addresses representatives of municipalities and economic organizations in Okinawa at a Naha hotel on Dec. 27, saying the central government will respect the wishes of the local administration and people on the issue of where to relocate the helicopter operations of the U.S. Marine Corps Futemma Air Station in Ginowan. He also said the government will try to boost the economy of Okinawa Prefecture.

Suga, Okinawa governor remain apart over Futenma relocation

Suga, Okinawa governor remain apart over Futenma relocation

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga speaks to reporters at a hotel in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 5, 2015, after talks with Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga. They failed to resolve a confrontation between the central and Okinawa governments over the planned relocation of a U.S. air base within the southernmost island prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Suga, Okinawa governor remain apart over Futenma relocation

Suga, Okinawa governor remain apart over Futenma relocation

Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga speaks to reporters at a hotel in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 5, 2015, after talks with Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga. They failed to resolve a confrontation between the central and Okinawa governments over the planned relocation of a U.S. air base within the southernmost island prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Suga, Okinawa governor remain apart over Futenma relocation

Suga, Okinawa governor remain apart over Futenma relocation

Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga (L) and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga are surrounded by reporters as they hold talks at a hotel in Naha, Okinawa prefecture, on April 5, 2015. They failed to resolve a confrontation between the central and Okinawa governments over the planned relocation of a U.S. air base within the southernmost island prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Suga, Okinawa governor remain apart over Futenma relocation

Suga, Okinawa governor remain apart over Futenma relocation

Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga (L) and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga hold talks at a hotel in Naha in Japan's southernmost island prefecture Okinawa on April 5, 2015. They remained apart amid a confrontation between the central and Okinawa governments over the planned relocation of a U.S. air base within the prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Suga, Okinawa governor remain apart over Futenma relocation

Suga, Okinawa governor remain apart over Futenma relocation

Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga (L) and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga prepare to sit down for talks at a hotel in Naha in Japan's southernmost island prefecture Okinawa on April 5, 2015. They remained apart amid a confrontation between the central and Okinawa governments over the planned relocation of a U.S. air base within the prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rental business for Harley bikes in Okinawa

Rental business for Harley bikes in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Satoshi Nakamura, president of Naha Central Hotel, shows off his line-up of Harley-Davidson bikes for rental. The hotel will launch a new Harley rental business on Feb. 1, targeting aging baby-boomers from mainland Japan eager to ride a big Harley on the southern islands. A 1450 cc Harley Fat Boy goes for 15,750 yen in rental fees. (Kyodo)

Nonaka visits Okinawa

Nonaka visits Okinawa

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiromu Nonaka (R) addresses representatives of municipalities and economic organizations in Okinawa at a Naha hotel Dec. 27, saying the central government will respect the wishes of the local administration and people on the issue of where to relocate the helicopter operations of the U.S. Marine Corps Futemma Air Station in Ginowan. He also said the government will try to boost the economy of Okinawa Prefecture.