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Storm Jangmi dumps torrential rain on Tokyo
Storm Jangmi dumps torrential rain on Tokyo Andrew Zinin Lead Editor A severe tropical storm brought torrential rain to Tokyo on Wednesday, swelling rivers, grounding flights, and sparking calls to evacuate for hundreds of thousands of people across wide swaths of Japan. Many trains were largely deserted in and around Tokyo, as commuters in the usually bustling megacity stayed home to escape Storm Jangmi's deluge. Some railway services were delayed or canceled in the country whose public...
Over 100 schools forced to close after bear 'prowls streets' near Tokyo
Over 100 schools forced to close after bear 'prowls streets' near Tokyo Terrified residents have been told to keep their children at home after multiple sightings of a brown bear near Tokyo - it's only the latest in a wave of incidents in Japan Almost 100 schools have been forced to close after a bear began prowling the streets of a busy city and skilfully evaded capture. Authorities in Utsunomiya, a city about 60 miles north of Tokyo, told children to stay at home this morning after...
More Hong Kong airlines cancel flights as Typhoon Jangmi bears down on Tokyo
More Hong Kong airlines cancel flights as Typhoon Jangmi bears down on Tokyo Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines cancel, reschedule flights as Typhoon Jangmi batters Japan More Hong Kong carriers including Cathay Pacific Airways and Hong Kong Airlines cancelled or rescheduled flights to Japan on Wednesday as Typhoon Jangmi headed towards Tokyo. Cathay, the city’s flag carrier, cancelled six scheduled flights between Hong Kong and Japan, affecting routes to and from...
‘If you throw trash, you lose cash’: Tokyo tourist district introduces littering fines
Visitors caught dropping rubbish in Tokyo’s popular Shibuya ward will now be fined on the spot as authorities battle the side effects of Japan’s record tourism boom. As Japan grapples with record tourist numbers, one of Tokyo’s busiest districts is taking a tougher stance on a growing problem: Litter. Visitors caught dropping rubbish in the capital’s bustling Shibuya ward now face on-the-spot fines, as authorities crack down on overflowing streets, public drinking and the pressures of...
Storm Jangmi Nears Tokyo, Flights Halted
Tropical Storm Jangmi is bearing down on Tokyo, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruption. Nearly 880 flights have been canceled at airports in the Tokyo area, while power outages have been reported across Japan.
How Beijing could use its military and trade to hit back at Tokyo-Manila ties
How Beijing could use its military and trade to hit back at Tokyo-Manila ties Chinese experts warn the pair could pose a threat in a conflict over Taiwan, urge tough economic and military measures Beijing could conduct military operations, bolster its electronic warfare strength and roll out trade sanctions in response to Tokyo and Manila’s deepening defence cooperation, according to Chinese experts. In a report on Wednesday, the Beijing Lande Information Technology think tank said Japan and...
Humanoid robots will work as baggage handlers at Tokyo airport
Humanoid robots will work as baggage handlers at Tokyo airport Do you ever feel like you're living in the early chapters of a dystopian sci-fi story? As if AI, mass surveillance, and the increasing concentration of wealth weren't enough, now we have freakin' robots to contend with. And these things always start out appearing harmless, right?
What does Beijing’s response to Tokyo-Manila boundary talks mean for Taiwan?
What does Beijing’s response to Tokyo-Manila boundary talks mean for Taiwan? The Chinese coastguard’s rapid growth in recent years has included an evolution of its roles and relationships with the PLA The patrol east of Taiwan showed “not only an expansion of [CCG’s] sailing path, but also enhanced governing and jurisdictional capabilities”, according to an article on Tuesday by Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV. Citing maritime expert Yang Xiao,...
More than 20 people taken to hospital after unknown substance sprayed in Tokyo
Over twenty people were taken to hospital after an unknown substance was sprayed in Tokyo. Emergency services were involved in the incident, which occurred at the Ginza Six shopping complex.