Japan’s second-most populous prefecture, part of the Greater Tokyo Area
Japan has recorded a string of 40°C temperatures in several cities, prompting new kokushobi warnings. Heatstroke alerts have been issued across many prefectures as officials urge cooling measures and casual office attire to reduce electricity use.
A magnitude 5.8–5.9 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki and rattled Tokyo, injuring dozens across five prefectures. Trains faced delays; Shinkansen service remains normal. Authorities set up a task force to assess damage as residents brace for possible aftershocks.
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Typhoon Dujuan has brought sustained winds of 130–144 km/h, prompting evacuations across multiple prefectures. Airports have canceled dozens of flights, trains are suspended, and power cuts affect tens of thousands as officials warn of record rainfall and landslide risk. The storm is moving northeast, with authorities forecasting further heavy rain.