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METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY

Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2017
One dead after heavy rain hits Tohoku, Hokuriku
Parts of central and northern Japan received heavy rain Friday that was linked to the death of one person in Iwate Prefecture whose car was apparently swept away by a flooding river.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 5, 2017
Man dies in Hiroshima Prefecture, children missing in Fukuoka after heavy rain hits west
One person died after being swept away by a swollen river and six people, including some children, have been reported missing after heavy rain hit western Japan on Wednesday, officials said.
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2017
Rare deluge prompts flood and landslide warnings in Kyushu, Chugoku
Heavy rain pounded the Kyushu and Chugoku regions early Friday, prompting the Meteorological Agency to issue landslide and flood warnings.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 2, 2017
Two days later than last year, cherry trees burst into bloom across Tokyo
Cherry trees reached full bloom in central Tokyo on Sunday, a day earlier than normal but two days later than last year, the Meteorological Agency said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 20, 2017
Quake sway alerts for skyscrapers to be added to emergency warning system
The Meteorological Agency plans to add alerts for long and slow seismic movements that affect skyscrapers to its emergency earthquake warning system for TVs and mobile phones, officials said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 25, 2017
Relatives of volcanic eruption victims in Japan sue weather agency over alert
Kin of some victims of a 2014 volcanic eruption file suit against the weather agency for failing to issue a proper alert for hikers.
JAPAN
Nov 24, 2016
M6.1 offshore quake jolts Tohoku region but no tsunami threat
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 jolted northeastern and eastern Japan on Thursday morning, the region hit by a more powerful quake two days ago, the Meteorological Agency said. No tsunami warning was issued.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 5, 2016
Hokuriku and Tohoku brace for Typhoon Chaba, seventh storm to hit Japan this year
Typhoon Chaba is on course to make landfall in Hokuriku or Tohoku overnight on Wednesday, the weather agency has said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 4, 2016
Absence of sunny summer coupled with heavy rains foreshadow lackluster crops
September was one of the wettest and cloudiest months on record for large parts of the country, according to the Meteorological Agency, and local governments are warning that the lack of sunlight and damage from typhoons and heavy rains will likely affect agricultural output.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 30, 2016
Strong Typhoon Lionrock lashes Tohoku
Powerful Typhoon Lionrock lashed the Tohoku region late Tuesday afternoon, forcing transport services and schools to close down and residents to evacuate.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 1, 2016
Erroneous alert of massive Tokyo quake causes brief panic
Railway companies temporarily stopped trains and social media users were in a state of panic after the Meteorological Agency sent a false alarm of a magnitude-9 earthquake across wide parts of the Kanto region Monday afternoon.
WORLD
Jul 26, 2016
Kagoshima's Sakurajima volcano erupts, spews plume 5,000 meters up
The Sakurajima volcano in southwestern Japan had an explosive eruption early Tuesday, spewing volcanic ash 5,000 meters into the sky, the Meteorological Agency said.
JAPAN
Jul 18, 2016
Weather agency says rainy season over in western and central Japan
The rainy season appears to be over in western and central Japan as well as Kyushu, the Meteorological Agency said.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 8, 2016
Three dead and 490 rushed to hospital in Thursday's heat wave
Three people died and some 490 were taken to hospital due to heatstroke or heat exhaustion Thursday, a Kyodo News tally showed, as temperatures soared across much of Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 18, 2016
High pressure system gives rise to 30 degree temperatures and above throughout parts of Japan
The mercury shot up to 35 degrees in two municipalities in eastern Japan on Saturday, while many other parts of the nation also experienced summer temperatures due to a high pressure system that brought clear skies.
JAPAN
Jun 15, 2016
Volcanic alert level eased for remote Kagoshima isle but ash could still spew
The weather agency lowered on Tuesday the volcanic alert level for a remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture following diminished volcanic activities.
JAPAN
Jun 4, 2016
Rainy season underway in central, western Japan
The rainy season is underway in central and western Japan, the weather agency said Sunday, warning of landslides in quake-hit Kyushu.
JAPAN
Mar 9, 2016
Japan has had over 12,000 aftershocks since March 2011 despite easing frequency
Over 12,000 aftershocks have occurred in the coastal areas of eastern Japan since a powerful earthquake struck the region in March 2011, the Meteorological Agency said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 23, 2016
Snow, stormy weather heads for western, central Japan
People are being warned to prepare for heavy snowfall and strong winds as a cold air mass is set to unleash stormy weather across the nation.
JAPAN
Jan 11, 2016
Magnitude-4.5 quake hits northeastern Japan; no tsunami alert
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 jolted northeastern Japan on Monday, but there were no fears of tsunami, the Meteorological Agency said.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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