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Nagoya hit by floods after 104mm of rain falls in an hour

September 09, 2026

Torrential rain flooded Nagoya and halted trains, while Aichi authorities reported four minor injuries and about 2,700 people seeking shelter.

Typhoon Jangmi approaches Okinawa as Japan warns of heavy rain and flight disruption

June 01, 2026

Japan has issued warnings as Typhoon Jangmi moves towards Okinawa and the Amami Islands, bringing risks of heavy rain, strong winds, high waves and landslides, while airlines cancel more than 400 flights.

Japan issues tsunami warning after magnitude 6.7 quake off Aomori

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025

A magnitude 6.7 quake struck off Aomori at 11.44am, prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning for northern Pacific coasts, with waves up to 1 metre expected

Average temperature in Japan in June highest ever

TUESDAY, JULY 01, 2025

The average temperature in Japan in June was 2.34 degrees Celsius higher than a normal year, marking the highest for the month on record dating back to 1898, the Japan Meteorological Agency said Tuesday.

Super Typhoon Nanmadol bears down on southern Japan

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Typhoon Nanmadol bore down on Japan's southernmost main island of Kyushu on Sunday with the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warning of gales and high waves "never experienced before".

Toll from record Japan rains rises to 30: officials

SATURDAY, JULY 07, 2018

Tokyo - The death toll from record downpours in Japan jumped to at least 30 on Saturday, local officials said, as torrential rain devastated parts of the country.