Japan’s rapid military build-up is worrying residents of the Okinawa islands close to Taiwan, their governor said Thursday, ...

TOKYO: Typhoon Krovanh, also known as Typhoon No. 24, is moving Thursday (Sept 3) over the waters off Minami-Daito Island in ...

The typhoon was just north of the main island of Okinawa with maximum winds of 89 mph as of Friday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

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The large storm is forecast to cause strong winds and rainfall in parts of Japan, China and Taiwan.

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Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan, as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1. All flights to and from Naha Airport were ...

A Chinese research vessel has left Japan's exclusive economic zone off Hateruma Island in the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa, the Japan Coast Guard said. The Xiang Yang Hong 03 was spotted extendi ...