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Typhoon Bavi has made two landfalls in Zhejiang province and has weakened to a severe tropical storm while still carrying vast moisture. Authorities have evacuated more than 1.7 million people in Zhejiang and moved hundreds of thousands in neighbouring provinces; flights and train services have been cancelled and flooding, fallen trees and landslides have been reported.
A New York Times investigation shows Russian intelligence uses Tokyo as a base to acquire high-tech equipment for Moscow’s war, exploiting Japan’s lenient espionage laws and its robust tech sector. The operation centers on the 20th Directorate, with a cover as Aeroflot staff raising questions about Tokyo’s role in Russia’s intelligence network.
A powerful earthquake on Kyushu’s Kumamoto prefecture has injured dozens and damaged infrastructure. A mall explosion is being investigated. Authorities have ordered evacuation centres for around 300,000 residents and are monitoring aftershocks.
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto has disrupted semiconductor and automotive production, prompting shutdowns at major plants, evacuations, and widespread power and transportation outages. Authorities report casualties and ongoing aftershocks as emergency services coordinate rescue and stabilization efforts.
A major earthquake has struck Kyushu, Japan, triggering a collapse at a shopping mall and a mill chimney, with dozens dead or missing. Power and water outages affect tens of thousands as temperatures rise. Rescuers are racing to reach survivors amid aftershocks and ongoing heat.
South Korea is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave. Yangsan records 42.5C, the hottest on record; Seoul and other cities face severe heat warnings. Authorities have activated new disaster measures, deploy cooling efforts, and warn residents to stay indoors and hydrate as power demand and health risks rise.
Typhoon Dolphin has tracked west from the Pacific toward Okinawa and Kyushu with sustained winds near 144–162 km/h, forcing Naha Airport to close and cancelling flights. Evacuation centres are hosting hundreds; authorities are warning of heavy rain, storm surge and gusts that will threaten damaged homes and infrastructure as the storm heads toward China’s eastern coast.
Survivors and officials mark the Nagasaki and Hiroshima anniversaries while Japan debates its nuclear policy. Leaders reaffirm non-nuclear principles while signals of policy shifts surface amid regional tension and calls for a clear stance.
Multiple storms have triggered record rainfall across parts of South Korea, the Philippines and China, causing evacuations, power outages and injuries. Geoje and nearby areas have seen rescues and ongoing emergency responses as the deluge continues.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has downgraded its most severe warning for heavy rain in Chiba prefecture as rainfall subsides, but more rain is forecast. Rescue teams have evacuated and ferried stranded people, while dozens of homes are flooded and several deaths are reported amid ongoing power outages and transport disruptions.
Record rainfall has inundated Chiba prefecture east of Tokyo, forcing roughly 7,000 people to stay overnight inside Narita airport and leaving at least four people dead. Rail and road links have been cut, about 23,000–68,000 households have lost power at peak, and more than 230,000 residents have been advised to seek higher ground as rescue teams respond.
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.
Japan faces continued extreme rainfall in Ishikawa and Toyama as rivers overflow and evacuations continue. Weather warnings remain at Level 5 with hundreds of thousands urged to shelter; power outages and landslides are reported amid rising rivers and flood conditions.
Japan is accelerating defense planning amid heightened activity around the Nansei Islands. Tokyo argues strengthening the defense system is essential to protect the country and Okinawa, while local concerns warn against making the region a larger target.
Yamanashi prefecture has proposed charging climbers who attempt Mount Fuji during the off-season and who require helicopter rescues or fail to file climbing plans. The plan aims to deter dangerous, unplanned ascents with fees tied to helicopter operation costs, and to require advance plans for climbs above the sixth station outside the official season. The proposal follows rising off-season climbs and rescues.
Typhoon Dujuan has delivered strong winds and heavy rainfall across Japan, prompting evacuations and widespread disruption. Authorities warn of ongoing rain and possible landslides as the storm moves northeast, with major events cancelled and flight schedules disrupted.