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Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 11, 2015
Live-streaming website Dommune announces temporary closure after flooding
Live-streaming media website Dommune's studio in Tokyo will be closed temporarily following damage it sustained in this week's torrential rain, the website's founder said in a statement Thursday.
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.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
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.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
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.

Podcast

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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