Japan: Typhoon Ampil Brings Winds, Rain To Parts Of Tohoku Region

Typhoon Ampil developed into a powerful storm as it approached the Kanto region, including Tokyo, on Friday, August 16 bringing strong winds and heavy rains. Ampil has also brought rains and winds to parts of Tohoku region on the Pacific side as it slowly moved north-northeast. In Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, evacuation was ordered for 320,000 residents because of the risk of flooding and mudslides.

Japan: Typhoon Ampil Brings Torrential Rains, Strong Winds To Kanto Region 7

Typhoon Ampil (No. 7) developed into a powerful storm and approached the Kanto region, including Tokyo, on Friday, August 16. Japan Meteorological Agency issued warnings for violent winds and mudslides, as well as high tides, flooding, and swollen and overflowing rivers.

Japanese, S. Korean leaders meet in Tokyo amid raging opposition

STORY: Japanese, S. Korean leaders meet in Tokyo amid raging opposition DATELINE: March 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the street view in Tokyo 2. various of the protests 3. SOUNDBITE (Japanese): Protestor STORYLINE: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with visiting South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Tokyo on Thursday, amid waves of opposition and criticism over ignoring history. At the Prime Minister's Official Residence, Kishida met with Yoon, who is on a two-day visit to Japan. It marked the first time in nearly five years that leaders of the two countries have held a summit in Japan. Yoon's visit followed his step to resolve the dispute over wartime laborers. South Korea earlier announced a plan that a local foundation would gather funds for South Koreans forced to work for Japanese companies during World War II and pay compensation the South Korean court judgment demanded from Japanese companies. Yoon's plan has been triggering resent

Severe typhoon expected to engulf Okinawa, Amami Islands

Severe typhoon expected to engulf Okinawa, Amami Islands

AMAMI OSHIMA, Japan - Waves hit the shore of Amami Oshima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, on Sept. 4 as a raging typhoon comes closer, threatening to pound Okinawa, surrounding islands and the Amami Islands later in the day.

Severe typhoon expected to engulf Okinawa, Amami Islands

Severe typhoon expected to engulf Okinawa, Amami Islands

AMAMI OSHIMA, Japan - Waves hit the shore of Amami Oshima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, on Sept. 4 as a raging typhoon comes closer, threatening to pound Okinawa, surrounding islands and the Amami Islands later in the day. (Kyodo)