Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Lashes Okinawa and Amami Islands With Destructive Winds

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan, as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1. All flights to and from Naha Airport were cancelled, while public transport, schools, and businesses were also shut for the day.

Japan: High Waves Pound Yoron Island Shore as Typhoon Jangmi Approaches

Typhoon Jangmi brought strong winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan on Monday, June 1 as it approached the Okinawa main island.

Ikeyama defends women's WBO atomweight belt

Ikeyama defends women's WBO atomweight belt

OSAKA, Japan - Nao Ikeyama (R) lands a right uppercut to the jaw of Masae Akitaya while defending her WBO atomweight crown in Osaka, Japan, on Sept. 20, 2014. Ikeyama defeated Akitaya by unanimous decision in their 10-round fight.

Japan's Ikeyama wins WBO Atomweight women's title

Japan's Ikeyama wins WBO Atomweight women's title

OSAKA, Japan - Nao Ikeyama of Japan celebrates after beating Jessebelle Pagaduan of the Philippines in their WBO women's Atomweight world title match in Osaka, Japan, on May 17, 2014. The 44-year-old Ikeyama won the title with a 3-0 unanimous decision.

Japan's Ikeyama wins WBO Atomweight women's title

Japan's Ikeyama wins WBO Atomweight women's title

OSAKA, Japan - Nao Ikeyama of Japan (L) lands a punch to Jessebelle Pagaduan of the Philippines in the fourth round of their WBO women's Atomweight world title match in Osaka, Japan, on May 17, 2014. The 44-year-old Ikeyama won the title with a 3-0 unanimous decision.

Japan's Ikeyama wins WBO Atomweight women's title

Japan's Ikeyama wins WBO Atomweight women's title

OSAKA, Japan - Nao Ikeyama of Japan (R)delivers a punch to Jessebelle Pagaduan of the Philippines in the second round of their WBO women's atomweight world title match in Osaka, Japan, on May 17, 2014. The 44-year-old Ikeyama won the title with a 3-0 unanimous decision.

Koseki defends WBC atomweight title

Koseki defends WBC atomweight title

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese champion Momo Koseki celebrates after beating her compatriot challenger Nao Ikeyama in the women's WBC atomweight title match in Tokyo on May 2. Koseki retained her title by a 3-0 decision.

Koseki defends WBC atomweight title

Koseki defends WBC atomweight title

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese champion Momo Koseki (R) delivers a punch to compatriot challenger Nao Ikeyama in the ninth round of their women's WBC atomweight title match in Tokyo on May 2. Koseki retained her title by a 3-0 decision.

Koseki defends WBC atomweight title

Koseki defends WBC atomweight title

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese champion Momo Koseki (R) delivers a punch to compatriot challenger Nao Ikeyama in the ninth round of their women's WBC atomweight title match in Tokyo on May 2. Koseki retained her title by a 3-0 decision. (Kyodo)

Koseki defends WBC atomweight title

Koseki defends WBC atomweight title

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese champion Momo Koseki celebrates after beating her compatriot challenger Nao Ikeyama in the women's WBC atomweight title match in Tokyo on May 2. Koseki retained her title by a 3-0 decision. (Kyodo)

Boxing: Fujioka, Ikeyama defend their titles in doubleheader

Boxing: Fujioka, Ikeyama defend their titles in doubleheader

Nao Ikeyama (R) of Japan hits fellow Japanese Saemi Hanagata in the second round of a minimumweight title match in Tokyo on June 13, 2016. The 46-year-old Ikeyama defended her WBO title with a draw. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Ikeyama defends women's WBO atomweight belt

Ikeyama defends women's WBO atomweight belt

OSAKA, Japan - Nao Ikeyama (R) lands a right uppercut to the jaw of Masae Akitaya while defending her WBO atomweight crown in Osaka, Japan, on Sept. 20, 2014. Ikeyama defeated Akitaya by unanimous decision in their 10-round fight. (Kyodo)

Ikeyama defends WBO atomweight title for 5th time

Ikeyama defends WBO atomweight title for 5th time

WBO female atomweight champion Nao Ikeyama wears the championship belt after defeating her compatriot challenger Ayaka Miyao in the title match at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall on Dec. 13, 2016. Ikeyama, 47, retained her title for the fifth time by a technical knockout in the sixth round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Ikeyama defends WBO atomweight title for 5th time

Ikeyama defends WBO atomweight title for 5th time

WBO female atomweight champion Nao Ikeyama of Japan (R) delivers a punch to her compatriot challenger Ayaka Miyao during the third round of their title match at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall on Dec. 13, 2016. Ikeyama, 47, retained her title for the fifth time by a technical knockout in the sixth round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo