Sts Dolphin Southeast Of Choshi City, Chiba

STS Dolphin southeast of Choshi City, Chiba

Severe Tropical Storm Dolphin could bring downpours to the eastern part of the country through Saturday. Weather officials are urging people to stay alert for possible mudslides and flooding and low-lying areas, as well as wind gusts and high waves.

The Meteorological Agency says the storm was 270 kilometers southeast of the port city of Choshi in Chiba Prefecture neighboring Tokyo as of 6 a.m. Thursday, Japan time. It was moving northeast at a speed of about 20 kilometers per hour.

Osprey Transport Aircraft To Arrive In Chiba

Osprey transport aircraft to arrive in Chiba

Japan's Defense Ministry will fly an Osprey transport aircraft to Camp Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Monday for temporary deployment by the Ground Self-Defense Force, or GSDF.

The Osprey is one of two that have been undergoing maintenance at US Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Japan's western prefecture of Yamaguchi since its arrival in May. The other Osprey will fly to Camp Kisarazu on Friday.

Chiba Facility Has 86 Coronavirus Cases

Chiba facility has 86 coronavirus cases

A facility for people with disabilities in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, has confirmed a total of 86 coronavirus infections.

Prefectural authorities said 28 additional cases were reported at Hokuso-Ikuseien in Tohnosho Town by 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.