Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a heavy rain emergency warning for Nagasaki, Saga and Fukuoka prefectures in Kyushu. The warning is the highest level on the agency's scale.
Japanese weather officials warn that continuing heavy rain in some parts of the country may trigger disasters. Click to watch our NHK World meteorologist provide the latest details and the rain forecast.
The torrential rain swamping Kyushu has now hit central and eastern parts of the Japanese archipelago. Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a heavy rain emergency warning for parts of Gifu and Nagano prefectures. The warning is the highest level of alert on the agency's scale. The areas are experiencing rainfall that hasn't been seen in several decades.
Nakamoto Yoshihisa at the Japan Meteorological Agency told reporters, "Cities and towns that have issued emergency warnings are experiencing unprecedented heavy rain. It's highly likely that some kind of disaster, such as landslides or flooding, has already occurred in landslide disaster caution zones and flood forecast zones. The situation is equivalent to the highest alert level 5. It is high time for people in affected areas be on alert and take every measure to protect their lives."
A seasonal rain front is hovering over Japan, bringing torrential rain to many parts of the country. Weather officials are warning of flooding and landslides in central and western Japan.
Heavy rain pounded the northern Kyushu region early Wednesday morning.
A seasonal rain front is hovering over Japan, bringing torrential rain to many parts of the country. Weather officials are warning of flooding and landslides in central and western Japan.
Heavy rain pounded the northern Kyushu region early Wednesday morning.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a heavy rain emergency warning for parts of Gifu and Nagano prefectures in the central part of the country. The warning is the highest level of alert on the agency's scale.
The areas are experiencing rainfall that has not been seen in several decades. Agency officials say serious damage from flooding and landslides is likely.
In Japan's southwestern region of Kyushu, the heavy rainfall is now being blamed for the deaths of more than 50 people.
Weather officials have switched a heavy rain emergency warning issued for Fukuoka, Saga and Nagasaki prefectures to a warning.
In Japan's southwestern region of Kyushu, the intense rain falling has left more than 50 people dead and about a dozen others missing.
Weather officials have switched a heavy rain emergency warning issued for three prefectures to a warning. But they're asking people to remain on alert for landslides and rivers spilling over their banks.
About a month ago, the 2021 Toyota Venza was revealed, reviving an old nameplate for the U.S. by rebadging the Japanese-market Toyota Harrier. It's a clean, handsome if somewhat inoffensive design. But if you're wanting a small to midsize crossover with more punch, the Japanese branch of TRD is launching a set of body parts to make the Harrier/Venza look more exciting.
The company just revealed its body kit and wheels, and they're branded GR for Gazoo Racing, just like what you'll find on the Supra and GR Yaris. The kit adds a deep, angular front lip spoiler, side skirts and large rear diffuser. The hatchback gets a little spoiler at the base of the window, and the outboard grilles get black panels to make them look larger. Unique 20-inch wheels and a red and black GR stripe down the side complete the package. None of these parts change the driving characteristics except maybe the lateral dampers offered, which TRD says helps eliminate vibrations, though we're a little skeptical.
TRD stands for Toyota Racing Development, but that doesn't stop the performance division from developing parts for Lexus products, too. One of those Lexus products it just released a set of performance parts for is the LC 500. The two-door coupe is our favorite Lexus for sale right now because of its excellent driving dynamics and stunning looks, so adding more performance is a good thing, right?
We'll stop short of saying it's a great thing for appearances in this particular instance. The parts shown here tend to muss up and clutter the LC's otherwise gorgeous design. That large rear wing, aero cowling above the rear seats and aero mirror cover all notch the aggressiveness up a level, but it makes the styling look a bit messier in photos.
Temperatures soared across most of Japan on Tuesday, with the mercury topping 35 degrees Celsius in southern and western regions.
The Meteorological Agency says clear skies brought by a high pressure system extending from western to northeastern Japan, combined with an influx of warm air from the south, have caused temperatures to soar.
Temperatures soared across much of Japan on Monday.
Some cities in southwestern Japan saw the mercury exceed 35 degrees Celsius. Weather officials say the heat will linger on Tuesday.
Toyota has issued a recall for certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 hybrid crossovers due to the risk of defective suspension parts. In total, 9,502 vehicles might have cracked lower suspension parts that lead to a dangerous situation.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted campaign No. 20V286000 on May 20, 2020. The recall states that "the front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly." Furthermore, a recall documents states, "if a vehicle is driven frequently with rapid acceleration and deceleration over its lifetime, an involved front lower suspension arm can eventually separate." Rapid acceleration and deceleration seem like pretty common occurrences in cars.
Honda will cut back production at two of its Japanese factories due to parts shortages from China because of the coronavirus outbreak.