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QM WEATHER

Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 10, 2015
How Japan's devastating rainstorm came about
Torrential rain that caused flooding and the evacuations of tens of thousands of people across the Kanto region on Thursday was the result of a mass of humid air unable to escape the area, a pileup of thunderclouds — and possibly climate change, experts said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 7, 2015
Three people injured, 83 buildings damaged by severe winds in Chiba
Three women were slightly injured and 83 buildings, including schools and homes, were damaged by severe winds in the city of Chiba, Narita and elsewhere in Chiba Prefecture on Sunday, the prefectural government said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 26, 2015
Flooding in North Korea kills 40, strands thousands
Heavy rain in North Korea killed 40 people, stranded thousands in flash floods and caused "massive" damage on the weekend, the International Federation of the Red Cross said and North Korean media said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 18, 2015
July saw record 24,500 people taken to hospitals for heat-related problems
More than 24,000 people were transported to hospitals in July due to heat-related health problems, a record for the month, with 39 of them declared dead upon arrival, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 18, 2015
Three hurt in Kanagawa by wind gusts blamed on tornado
Three people were injured when a suspected tornado touched down Monday in Kanagawa Prefecture, according to the Meteorological Agency and the police.
JAPAN
Aug 17, 2015
Heavy rain warning issued for wide areas of Japan
The Meteorological Agency warned Monday of heavy rain in eastern and western Japan through Tuesday, calling for caution against possible flooding.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Aug 17, 2015
Farewell until next year, heat, humidity and o-haka-mairi
Summer is when the Japanese commune with family, ghosts and an ignoble wartime past.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Aug 17, 2015
How hot is it?: Let me count the ways to say it in Japanese
Today we introduce three different u3042u3064u3044 (atsui) adjectives.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 4, 2015
After weeks of monsoon rains, Myanmar appeals for international assistance
Myanmar said Tuesday it has appealed for international assistance to help provide food, temporary shelter and clothing for more than 210,000 people affected by widespread flooding following weeks of heavy monsoon rains.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Jul 27, 2015
Let's discuss scorching weather in Japan
At least three elderly people died and hundreds were taken to the hospital as Japan continued to bake under scorching temperatures.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2015
Strong typhoon draws bead on Okinawa
Powerful Typhoon Halola may move close to Okinawa and the Amami area of Kagoshima Prefecture from Friday night to early Saturday, and the Meteorologcal Agency warns of strong winds and high waves.
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2015
Over 6,000 people hospitalized last week due to summer heat wave
Authorities say 14 died on the way to hospital, 178 required hospitalization for more than three weeks and 2,200 were hospitalized briefly.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2015
State-of-the-art Himawari-8 weather satellite goes active
The world's first geostationary weather satellite capable of taking images in full color began regular operation Tuesday, with scientists hopeful it will help forecast typhoon movements and heavy rainfall.
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 3, 2015
Rising number of local governments set targets to cut emissions
Twenty local governments, representing areas producing 5 percent of global climate-changing emissions, have committed to targets to cut those emissions, with the majority also setting goals for renewable energy, a platform uniting them said on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 30, 2015
23 homes lost in Washington state wildfire; residents told to flee
A wildfire burning unchecked in Washington state has destroyed at least 23 homes and three commercial buildings near the eastern foothills of the Cascades, state police and emergency management officials said on Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 23, 2015
Heat wave kills 400 in Karachi; rain expected
A devastating heat wave has killed more than 400 people in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi over the past three days, health officials said on Tuesday, as paramilitaries set up emergency medical camps in the streets.
JAPAN
Jun 16, 2015
Tornado unconfirmed after powerful gust causes damage, injury in Gunma
The Meteorological Agency will thoroughly investigate Monday's sudden wind torrent that blazed through Gunma Prefecture, blowing away roofs of houses and shattering windows.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 5, 2015
After divers find no more signs of life, China starts righting capsized cruise ship
Chinese authorities began late on Thursday to right the cruise ship Eastern Star, which capsized on the Yangtze River, after divers sent to search for survivors found no signs of life inside.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 2015
Rainy season in southwestern Japan arouses volcanic mud flow fears
The rainy season has started in southwestern Japan, the Meteorological Agency said Tuesday, arousing concern of volcanic mud flows on Kuchinoerabu Island where Mount Shindake erupted late last week.
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2015
Average temperatures in May hit record highs
Average temperatures in May hit record highs in more than one-third of all observation points across Japan, the Meteorological Agency said.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japan’s economy contracts as consumers and firms cut spending
Japan's gross domestic product shrank at an annualized pace of 2% in the three months through March.
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
A new initiative rethinks old Tohoku crafts
The colored patterns of Tsuguru "nuri," made in Aomori Prefecture, are achieved by applying multiple coatings of lacquer, which are later polished down to reveal layers of colors beneath.
Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event in Beijing on Thursday. During Putin's visit, the leaders showed off their growing alignment amid efforts to push back against the U.S.-led world order.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.

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