20+ hour, 6+ min ago   (198+ words) Officials in Chiba Prefecture, neighboring Tokyo, report that more than 520 businesses have been affected by the record rain that struck last month. They say losses total over 2.6 billion yen, or roughly 17 million dollars. During the downpours in mid-August, the Japan…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (232+ words) Researchers at the Japan Meteorological Agency say bands of tall heavy rain clouds, called "squall line type," brought record rainfall last month to Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo. Chiba City received about three times the normal rainfall for the entire…...

5+ day, 53+ min ago   (239+ words) Torrential rain has hit Japan's central region of Tokai, causing flooding. The Japan Meteorological Agency at one time issued a Level 5 Emergency Warning for flooding for the Shonai River in the area. Officials say bands of rain clouds developed over…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (187+ words) Weather authorities have revised the Level 5 Emergency Warning for flooding of the Shonai River that runs through Aichi and Gifu prefectures in central Japan to a Level 2 Advisory. But torrential rain continues to pound parts of central Japan, leading to…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (219+ words) Torrential rain has been pounding parts of central Japan, leading to flooding in some areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a Level 5 Emergency Warning for flooding of the Shonai River, which runs through Gifu and Aichi prefectures. It's the…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (52+ words) Meteorologist analysis on heavy rain situation in Japan nhk.or.jp Meteorologist analysis on heavy rain situation in Japan Heavy rain has continued to be the main weather story in Japan, and the overnight hours may bring increased concerns. Our…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (104+ words) Level 5 Emergency Warning for the Shonai River nhk.or.jp Level 5 Emergency Warning for the Shonai River The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 Emergency Warning for flooding for the Shonai River. It's the highest level of alert on the…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (45+ words) Safety tips for Level Five Emergency Warning nhk.or.jp Safety tips for Level Five Emergency Warning Being safe and smart are key during a Level Five Emergency Warning. Our meteorologist Jonathan Oh tells us what those of you in…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (63+ words) Downpours pounding Tokyo, other parts of eastern Japan nhk.or.jp Downpours pounding Tokyo, other parts of eastern Japan Torrential rain has been pummeling many areas of eastern Japan, including Tokyo, Kanagawa and Chiba prefectures. Downpours are expected to hit…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (235+ words) Japanese weather officials are urging residents of Hachijo Island in Tokyo's Izu Islands to be on high alert for mudslides. Heavy rain is also expected along the Pacific coast from western to northeastern Japan. Residents are advised to check the…...