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A volunteer stops along a trail while collecting readings from rain gauges as part of a community effort to anticipate heavy rains that could trigger flooding and mudslides, in Quebrada San Antonio de Pedregal, Lima, on Oct. 23.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change / ANALYSIS
Nov 11, 2026
Disaster warning systems race to keep pace with galloping climate risks
A rock and ice avalanche and flood in Nepal in August that left thousands of people dead, injured or missing showed that all systems have limits.
High food and energy prices in the Philippines constrained consumer spending, a key economic driver which continued to post slower growth.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 9, 2026
Philippine economic slump worsens on Iran war and bad weather
The slowdown is raising questions about the central bank’s rate-hike cycle and heaping pressure on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
A screenshot of the Japan Meteorological Agency's website on Wednesday forecasts Typhoon In-fa's path.
JAPAN
Nov 4, 2026
High waves around Ogasawara Islands expected as Typhoon In-fa approaches
Rain could also intensify in areas from the Kanto region to around Shizuoka Prefecture on Thursday.
Agriculture minister Arata Takebe speaks to reporters after inspecting areas affected by Typhoon Dujuan in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, on Sunday.
JAPAN
Oct 26, 2026
New farm minister inspects typhoon damage in Chiba
Arata Takebe pledged to do his best to restore damaged facilities to ensure that local farming operations will be conducted normally next year.
A screenshot of the Japan Meteorological Agency's website on Saturday shows the forecast of Typhoon Champi's path.
JAPAN
Oct 24, 2026
Typhoon Champi traveling north of Okinawa islands
The 30th typhoon of this year could approach the Kyushu region on Monday morning and is set to become an extratropical cyclone by Tuesday morning.
Members of the Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines hold the Opening Ceremony for the Keen Sword 27 exercises at Camp Ishigaki in Okinawa Prefecture on Monday.
JAPAN / Society
Oct 22, 2026
Japan and U.S. to conduct drills under extreme conditions as typhoon nears
The largest-ever joint Japan-U.S. military training exercise is making use of Typhoon Champi to train troops during adverse weather.
A screenshot of the Japan Meteorological Agency's website on Wednesday shows the forecast of Typhoon Champi's path.
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2026
Japan braces for 30th named storm this year as Typhoon Champi heads for Okinawa
The Japan Meteorological Agency says there will be high wind speeds of up to 216 kilometers per hour, as the super typhoon tracks toward Japan.
Akihisa Suzuki in one of his greenhouses in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, on Oct. 16. Suzuki's farmland of about 5,000 square meters, including four greenhouses, flooded for 10 days, destroying all of his crops.
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2026
As residents of flood-hit Chiba Prefecture rebuild, concerns about the future linger
According to Chiba Prefecture’s disaster response headquarters, 10 people have been killed and 37 injured in the prefecture by Typhoon Dujuan.
A local resident walks in a flooded area after heavy rain in Oami-Shirasato, Chiba Pref., on Aug. 14.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change / Longform
Oct 9, 2026
Extreme rain is testing 今日吃瓜 flood defenses
More intense rain is overwhelming flood defenses and reaching places outside predicted risk zones, leaving residents to confront unexpected dangers.
Vehicles are partially submerged after heavy rain caused floods in the city of Sakura in Chiba Prefecture last month.
JAPAN / Society
Oct 7, 2026
Remote-controlled traffic barriers to be installed at flood-prone underpasses
The move comes on the heels of a series of deaths at flooded underpasses, including during heavy rain in August.
A satellite image from Tuesday morning shows Typhoon Choi-wan off the coast of Japan's main island of Honshu. The storm is forecast to move northeast and will not make landfall in Japan. Typhoon Nolo and Tropical Storm Koguma are also visible.
JAPAN
Oct 6, 2026
Western Pacific sees rare trio of storms
The Japan Weather Association said it was the first time in five years that three systems have existed at the same time in the month of October.
Heavy rain from Typhoon Dujuan breaches embankments at Inbanuma, a major lake in Chiba Prefecture on Thursday.
JAPAN
Sep 28, 2026
Strong typhoon moves near Okinawa before possibly hitting storm-weary Kanto
The typhoon could hit areas still recovering from last week’s storm, which caused extensive damage and killed at least 10 people.
Most of the roughly 50,000 eels cultured by the Inbanuma fisheries cooperative in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, are believed to have died or been swept away due to flooding.
JAPAN
Sep 27, 2026
Heavy rain deals blow to fish and rice farmers in Chiba Prefecture
Most of the roughly 50,000 eels cultured by the Inbanuma fisheries cooperative in Narita are believed to have died or been swept away.
A pedestrian holds on to her umbrella amid strong winds and heavy rainfall in Chiba on Wednesday.
JAPAN
Sep 25, 2026
Storm menaces Japan after highest cyclone tally since 1966
Tropical Storm Surigae is currently 791 kilometers south-southeast of Okinawa, packing top sustained winds of 74 kilometers per hour.
A house in Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture, is swept away by a landslide on Wednesday caused by Typhoon Dujuan.
JAPAN
Sep 24, 2026
Deadly impacts of Typhoon Dujuan highlight toll of repeated rain disasters
Some residents are struggling to deal with flooding for the second time in weeks, after heavy rain that caused damage and disruption just last month.
A house that collapsed due to a landslide, in Miura, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Wednesday morning
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2026
Typhoon Dujuan leaves at least nine dead and four missing near Tokyo
Chiba Prefecture reported six deaths while Kanagawa Prefecture reported three as of 8 a.m. Wednesday. Two people are missing in each prefecture.
Rescue workers transport an elderly woman by boat from a flooded area after Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2026
At least six dead and six missing in Kanto in wake of Typhoon Dujuan
The storm brought record-breaking rainfall to eastern Japan, triggering landslides, flooding and widespread disruption of transport.
Typhoon Dujuan brought heavy rain to the Tokyo area on Monday.
JAPAN
Sep 21, 2026
Powerful Typhoon Dujuan drenches Tokyo area
The storm brought heavy rains to the region, with Level 4 danger warnings issued for some areas.
A map from the Japan Meteorological Agency's website shows the projected path of Typhoon Dujuan.
JAPAN
Sep 20, 2026
Typhoon Dujuan set to arrive in Kanto during Silver Week
The weather agency urged residents in the path of the storm to remain on high alert for torrential rain, violent winds and high waves.
A map depicting the expected path of Tropical Storm Dujuan
JAPAN
Sep 18, 2026
Tropical Storm Dujuan to approach Tokyo over Silver Week
The storm is forecast to approach eastern Japan over the holiday period, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and high waves.
Man arrested over operation of rogue cellular base station in Tokyo
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Government betting on language app powered by anime and AI
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Jensen Huang’s woes evoke sympathy and disbelief in his birthplace Taiwan
Hsiao Kui-yu, 68, owner of Yuchan Candied Fruit, stands in front of photographs of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang displayed at the shop, which Huang frequently visits during trips to Taiwan, in Taipei on Tuesday.
G7 diplomats speak out on Taiwan as China ramps up military drills
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