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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: Water Gushes Out of Manholes in Tokyo Amid Severe Rainfall 2

On Thursday, September 11, sudden thunderstorms hit the southern Kanto region, including Tokyo, causing rapidly changing weather and record-breaking rainfall in some areas. This video shows water gushing out of a manhole at a park in Ota Ward, Tokyo.

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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: Water Gushes Out Of Manhole in Tokyo Amid Severe Rainfall

Heavy rain battered Tokyo and surrounding areas on Thursday, September 11, flooding streets, cutting power to over 7,000 homes, grounding flights, and triggering emergency alerts for floods and landslides. This video shows floodwater gushing out of a manhole in Meguro Ward, Tokyo.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 6

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. Peipah caused travel disruptions and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain and flood warnings for several areas including Tokyo.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 5

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. Peipah caused travel disruptions and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain and flood warnings for several areas including Tokyo.

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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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Japan: Tokyo Hit by Evening Downpours and Flooding After Extreme Heat

On the evening of August 18, heavy rain hit parts of Tokyo, flooding some roads. Severe rain and flood warnings were issued for eastern Tokyo’s Arakawa Ward and western Tama. Earlier the same day, the Kanto region experienced extreme heat, with temperatures soaring above body temperature in several areas, including 39°C recorded in Fuchu City. The intense heat caused highly unstable atmospheric conditions, leading to the rapid development of thunderstorms across the region by the evening.

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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: Typhoon Brings Strong Winds to Ogasawara Islands

Typhoon Krosa brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to the Ogasawara Islands, located approximately 1,000 kilometers south of mainland Japan (Tokyo), on Monday, July 28, as it approached the archipelago. Krosa is forecast to come closest to the islands on Tuesday.

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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: 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 3

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. This video shows the heavy rain and fierce winds battering Machida City, Tokyo.

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Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 2

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. This video shows the heavy rain and fierce winds battering Sagamihara City, south of Tokyo.

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Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 4

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 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: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area

A localized thunderstorm hit the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, western Tokyo, damage by strong winds and hail was reported.

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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.