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TYPHOON HAGIBIS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 13, 2019
IN PICTURES: The chaotic aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis
Scenes from the wake of Typhoon Hagibis, which brought torrential rains and high-speed winds that paralyzed the capital and neighboring prefectures.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 13, 2019
Japan prevails over Scotland and secures historic berth in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals
Japan beat Scotland 28-21 on Sunday night to claim a place in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time ever, winning Pool A with a perfect record of four wins from four.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 13, 2019
At least 35 killed and 17 missing after Typhoon Hagibis tears through country, flooding rivers and submerging cities
Officials assess the scope of damage caused by Typhoon Hagibis after several towns and cities in the eastern half of Japan were hit by flooding. So far 35 people are known to have died.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 13, 2019
England's Mako Vunipola offers prayers for people affected by Typhoon Hagibis
England prop Mako Vunipola said he is praying for those affected by Typhoon Hagibis — including members of his own family — as England continues its World Cup preparations in Miyazaki, around 870 km southwest of Tokyo.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 13, 2019
Post-typhoon Japan-Scotland match gets green light
After postponing an early morning decision until 10:30 a.m., Rugby World Cup organizers on Sunday announced that a climactic Pool A clash between Japan and Scotland will take place as scheduled at International Stadium Yokohama.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Oct 12, 2019
Overheard in the newsroom
'(My wife's) battening down the hatches at home. She has even brought in the potted plants and clothes railings from the balcony.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2019
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake jolts Chiba-Tokyo area
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit the Kanto region around 6:22 p.m. on Saturday, recording a 4 on Japan's quake intensity scale of 7 in southern Chiba Prefecture and 3 in the 23 wards of central Tokyo, the Meteorological Agency said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2019
How does Tokyo Skytree stand up to typhoon winds?
Record-breaking typhoon winds are bearing down on Tokyo, threatening to tear roofs from houses and rip up trees across the country. This is a problem for many buildings, but not for the Tokyo Skytree — the tourist attraction and broadcasting tower in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward.
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2019
Japan Defense Ministry opens new Twitter account for disaster info
The Defense Ministry set up a new Twitter account on Friday to spread information on disaster relief efforts, ahead of the arrival of very powerful Typhoon Hagibis.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2019
Powerful Typhoon Hagibis tears through Tokyo region, killing two and prompting rare weather warnings
One of the strongest typhoons to hit the country in years brought record-breaking rainfall, strong winds and severe flooding.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 11, 2019
Massive Typhoon Hagibis bears down on central Japan
Railways and supermarkets in the danger zone plan to suspend or curtail operations for most of Saturday, when the unusually powerful storm is projected to hit.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 11, 2019
Rugby World Cup fans express disappointment about canceled matches
Rugby World Cup fans on Friday expressed mixed feelings as they contemplated a weekend of canceled games due to Typhoon Hagibis, with ticket-holders praying that Japan's crucial match against Scotland on Sunday still goes ahead.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 10, 2019
Flights and trains canceled as Hagibis nears Tokyo
East Japan Railway Co. and other railway operators warned on Thursday that services on many lines could be canceled on Saturday and Sunday, as "violent" Typhoon Hagibis threatens to slam wide areas of the nation.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 10, 2019
Rugby World Cup cancels two Saturday games as powerful Typhoon Hagibis takes aim at Japan
Rugby World Cup organizers announced Thursday that two crucial pool games scheduled to take place on Saturday have been canceled to avoid the impact of a massive super typhoon set to hit the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 9, 2019
'Explosive' Typhoon Hagibis has Tokyo area in its sights after rapidly gathering strength in Pacific
Typhoon Hagibis, which the U.S. military's forecasting agency has put on par with a Category 5 hurricane, could make a direct pass over the Kanto region this weekend.

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