Nature
Heavy Rain Warnings Issued Across Kyoto and Shiga, Japan
Japanese authorities issued Level 3 heavy rain warnings for several areas in Kyoto and Shiga prefectures.
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News about Japan in Easy English
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Nature
Hot, Cloudy Weather Forecast for Japanese Cities on August 27
Weather forecasts have been released for two Japanese cities, Takatsuki and Okazaki, for August 27.
Sports, Entertainment
Fans Praise Japan Women's Volleyball Broadcast
A recent broadcast of a Japan women's volleyball match drew strong attention online, according to a report from THE ANSWER. As soon as the coverage began, many viewers posted comments calling the players "cute," creating
Nature
Hot Weather Forecast for Suzuka City on August 27
A new weather forecast has been released for Suzuka City, Japan, covering Thursday, August 27.
Entertainment
Japanese TV Personality Chihara Seiji Has Surgery After Liver Abscess Bursts
Japanese TV personality Chihara Seiji has undergone surgery after suffering a liver abscess that burst inside his body. The condition can be very serious if not treated quickly.
Nature
Northern Vietnam Turns Humid as Heat Continues in Central and South
Vietnam's weather forecast for August 27 shows different conditions across the country. Northern areas, including the capital Hanoi, are turning humid.
Sports, Entertainment
Former Volleyball Star Saori Kimura Cheers on Japan Before Match
Saori Kimura, a former star player of Japan's women's volleyball team, has shown her support for the national team in two recent moments.
Sports
Football Legend Kazu, 59, Meets Young Player, 16, at Emperor's Cup
Kazuyoshi Miura, known as Kazu, is a legendary Japanese footballer who, at 59 years old, is still playing professional football.
Nature, Travel
Heavy Rain and Storm Warnings Hit Japan
Japan is dealing with severe weather this week, including heavy rain warnings and typhoon damage across several regions.
Nature, Science
New Typhoon No. 22 (Atau) Forms Near Japan
A new typhoon has formed near Japan, officials announced on August 27. It has been named Typhoon No. 22, or Atau.
Business, Travel
Mister Donut Brings Back Sweet Potato Doughnuts for Autumn
Mister Donut, a popular doughnut chain in Japan, will bring back its autumn favorite, "Satsumaimo Do," on September 2. "Satsumaimo" is the Japanese word for sweet potato, and the treat returns as a seasonal product every
Travel, Business
Kyushu Shinkansen to Resume Between Kumamoto and Shin-Yatsushiro on September 18
JR Kyushu has announced that the Kyushu Shinkansen will resume service between Kumamoto and Shin-Yatsushiro on September 18.
Entertainment
Miwa Akihiro Shares Thoughts on Life on TV Show
Miwa Akihiro, a well-known Japanese entertainer, appeared on the talk show "Tetsuko no Heya" to share thoughts on life.
Sports
Ohtani Gets Multiple Hits, But Dodgers Bullpen Struggles Again
Shohei Ohtani had another strong game at the plate for the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting multiple hits. He said afterward that his batting form is starting to come back.
Travel
Accident Stops Trains on Chuo Line in Japan
A person-related accident happened on the Chuo Line (Rapid) in Japan.
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