A 6.8 magnitude earthquake in southern Japan kills at least 13, injures hundreds, and disrupts power and water for tens of thousands, with rescue efforts underway amidst warnings of further quakes.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island, collapsing part of an Aeon Mall and leaving people missing or injured. Tsunami advisories were lifted within two hours as authorities assessed damage and suspended transport services.
O tufão Mekkhala provoca a evacuação de 2,2 milhões de pessoas no Japão e o cancelamento de mais de 200 voos. Em Taiwan, a tempestade interrompe atividades para 6 milhões, fecha escolas e escritórios, e causa enchentes severas, com risco de rompimento de um lago represado em Hualien.
Japanese airlines canceled over 100 flights on Friday due to two approaching tropical storms. Authorities urged evacuations in some areas, fearing flooding and landslides. The storms may interact, creating the Fujiwhara effect and complicating forecasts.
US Typhon land-mobile missile launchers will be moved to a US base in Japan for storage after joint military exercises conclude in mid-October. While Japan sees them as a deterrent against China, officials state they are not a permanent combat deployment.
北九州市観光コンベンション協会が、市初の英語版観光地図「NOW MAP KITAKYUSHU」を創刊。小倉城、門司港レトロなどの観光情報に加え、飲食店や交通アクセスを紹介。年5万部発行を目指し、インバウンド誘客と回遊促進を図る。
Kitakyushu City and its Board of Education disciplined a 56-year-old female employee and a 63-year-old male teacher for drunk driving. The female employee drove to file a lost item report, while the male teacher was caught driving to work. Both tested over the legal alcohol limit.
Victor Entertainment is launching a new regional label, "STEELING SOUND," in Kitakyushu to discover, nurture, and promote local musicians, aiming to create an environment for creative activities without needing to move to Tokyo.
Typhoon No. 6 approached southern Kyushu on August 2nd, with forecasts predicting it will near Tokai on August 3rd morning and Kanto in the afternoon. Authorities urge caution for strong winds, high waves, heavy rain, landslides, and flooding. Miyazak's Nichinan City issued a flood warning, its first since disaster alert improvements.
Typhoon No. 6 is moving northeast off the southern coast of Kagoshima Prefecture, expected to approach southern Kyushu by Monday night. Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for western and eastern Japan, with the Japan Meteorological Agency urging extreme caution for landslides, flooding, and river overflows.
Typhoon No. 6 brought heavy rain and strong winds to southern Kyushu, Japan. Evacuation orders were issued for over 580,000 people in Miyazaki Prefecture, with rivers reaching dangerous levels and transportation services significantly disrupted.
Typhoon No. 6 is moving north of Okinawa towards Kyushu, expected to bring torrential rain and strong winds. Heavy rainfall is forecast for Tokai, Kinki, and Kanto-Koshin, with potential for "linear precipitation zones." Several prefectures have issued Level 4 flood warnings, and transportation services are experiencing widespread cancellations and disruptions.
Typhoon No. 6 is heading towards Kyushu, with potential for torrential rain and severe winds across western and eastern Japan. "Linear rainbands" may form, increasing flood and landslide risks. Transportation and flights are significantly impacted.
Typhoon No. 6 is moving north of Okinawa towards Kyushu, with heavy rain and strong winds expected. "Linear rainbands" may form in western and eastern Japan, increasing the risk of landslides and floods. Transportation services are significantly impacted, with train and flight cancellations.
Typhoon No. 6 caused over 330 flights to be canceled on the 2nd, primarily affecting routes to and from Kyushu. The Shinkansen bullet train may also see disruptions starting with the first train on the 3rd, particularly on the Tokaido line.
Typhoon No. 6 is heading towards Kyushu, with potential for torrential rain, flash floods, and landslides. Transport services are significantly impacted, with numerous flight cancellations and train service suspensions. A new "level 4 danger warning" may be issued.
Typhoon No. 6 is moving north of Amami Oshima and is expected to approach southern Kyushu on the evening of the 2nd. There is a risk of sudden heavy rain and landslides in Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Kochi, and Tokushima prefectures. The storm is forecast to approach the Pacific coast of western and eastern Japan on the 3rd, with heavy rainfall expected.
Typhoon No. 6 moved north over the sea near the Amami region on August 2nd. It is expected to approach southern Kyushu in the afternoon and then move towards the Tokai and Kanto regions on August 3rd. Authorities are urging caution due to strong winds, high waves, heavy rain, landslides, and flooding.
Typhoon No. 6 is moving north near Amami and approaching southern Kyushu. It may approach the Pacific sides of western and eastern Japan by the 3rd, with potential for heavy rain and dangerous conditions. Authorities urge evacuation.
Akimori Yoshida (22), from Yukuhashi City, Fukuoka Prefecture, has joined J3 team Giravanz Kitakyushu. Inspired by a missed penalty kick in high school, he aims for his first professional goal. The team's next match is the final game of the J2-J3 Centennial Concept League regional league round.
JR Kyushu pitcher Takumi Imamura (19), in his second year, showed excellent pitching in the JABA Kyushu Tournament. He is gaining confidence after a recent strong performance and form adjustments.
