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Expo 2025 Osaka Enters Final Day

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As of 4:50 a.m. on October 13, Typhoon No. 23 (Nakri) was located about 90 kilometers south-southwest of Hachijojima, moving east-northeast at approximately 30 kilometers per hour. Meteorologists have warned that the system is expected to pass near the Izu Islands on Monday morning.

Aogashima has already entered the typhoon’s gale zone, and Hachijojima is expected to follow shortly as winds intensify and conditions rapidly deteriorate. A maximum instantaneous wind speed of 28.7 meters per second was recorded on Hachijojima. Gusts near the typhoon’s center could reach up to 50 meters per second, posing a serious risk of destructive winds on both Hachijojima and Aogashima.

The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that satellite images from the Himawari-9 weather satellite are currently unavailable due to a communication failure. Although some functions have been restored through the backup satellite Himawari-8, key nighttime observation data such as infrared imagery remain inaccessible.

In other news, a new survey by the Japan Sports Agency reveals that people who belonged to a school sports club or athletic circle are significantly more likely to maintain regular exercise habits after graduation compared to those who did not.

Meanwhile, the abrupt collapse of the long-standing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)-Komeito coalition ahead of the upcoming prime ministerial vote has thrown Japanese politics into flux. This development complicates the path for Takaichi to take office and intensifies behind-the-scenes maneuvering among all major parties.

Takaichi, who visited the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) headquarters earlier this week, faced criticism over remarks describing an opposition figure as “damaged goods.” This incident highlights heightened political tensions just two days before Komeito’s dramatic departure from the coalition.

Additionally, the number of foreign residents in Japan has reached a record high of nearly 4 million, according to the Immigration Services Agency. As of the end of June, 3,956,619 foreign nationals were living in the country—an increase of about 190,000 from the end of 2024—marking the highest total on record.
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Police Hold Anti-Fraud Event, Warn That Officers Never Contact by Email or LINE

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As of 3 a.m. on October 12, Typhoon No. 23 (Nakri) was moving northeast over the sea southeast of Tanegashima. Forecasts indicate that it will continue tracking eastward with a gale zone and approach the southern Izu Islands late tonight, before closing in further through the morning of October 13.

The storm’s maximum sustained winds have strengthened to 25 meters per second, up from 23 meters per second earlier. By 3 p.m., winds are expected to reach 30 meters per second, with a central pressure of 990 hPa.

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The number of foreign residents in Japan has reached a record high of nearly 4 million, according to the Immigration Services Agency. As of the end of June, 3,956,619 foreign nationals were living in the country. This marks an increase of about 190,000 from the end of 2024 and represents the highest total on record.

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Tokyo has confirmed its first case of a dog infected with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), a potentially fatal disease transmitted by ticks. This is the first time an animal infection has been recorded in the capital.

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Bear attacks are intensifying across Japan, with fatalities in fiscal 2025 already matching the record high set in 2023. Experts warn that this rise reflects not only an increase in bear numbers but also changes in human society that have blurred the line between mountain habitats and residential areas.

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Typhoon No. 22, classified as a very strong system, made a direct hit on the Izu Islands, leaving widespread damage across the region. On Hachijo Island, located about 300 kilometers south of Tokyo, the storm brought record-breaking rainfall and violent winds, leaving residents stunned by the destruction.
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Hokkaido to Set Up Hidden Camera Detectors in Schools

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Typhoon No. 22 has brought severe weather to the Izu Islands, particularly around Hachijo Island, where strong winds and heavy rain continue to impact the region. Although the intensity of the rain and wind has peaked, authorities urge residents to remain cautious due to violent gusts, high waves, and the risk of landslides caused by saturated ground conditions.

While most of the Kanto region, including the Tokyo metropolitan area, has avoided major transportation disruptions, some services along the coasts of Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures may still experience delays or interruptions.

As of 9 a.m. on October 9, Typhoon No. 23, named Nakri, was moving quickly northwest over waters south of Japan. It is expected to influence weather conditions during the upcoming three-day holiday weekend. Forecasts predict that the typhoon will strengthen slightly as it approaches the Okinawa and Amami regions between October 10 and 11. Afterward, Nakri is expected to curve northward, moving off the coast of Kyushu on October 12 and reaching waters south of Japan’s main islands by October 13.

In other news, a recent OECD report released on Tuesday reveals that elementary and junior high school teachers in Japan continue to work the longest hours among their peers worldwide. Although the 2024 results show a reduction of about four hours per week compared to the previous survey in 2018, Japan’s teachers still far exceed the working hours of educators globally.

Meanwhile, beer deliveries from Asahi Group Holdings have been disrupted following a ransomware cyberattack. This has caused shortages affecting izakaya and other establishments across Japan. Some bars have reported their beer stock dwindling to just a single bottle as supply chain delays ripple through the industry.

Additionally, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture around 9:30 a.m. on October 7. The tremor registered a maximum intensity of 4 on the Japanese seismic scale. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is no risk of a tsunami resulting from this earthquake.
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Osaka University Professor Sakaguchi Wins Nobel Prize

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As of 3 p.m. on October 6th, Typhoon No. 22 (Halong) was moving northwest over the ocean near the Ogasawara Islands. The typhoon has intensified to form a storm zone with sustained winds exceeding 25 meters per second. Depending on its course, the typhoon may bring strong winds and heavy rain to areas along the Pacific coast from western to eastern Japan. Particularly heavy rainfall is expected across the Tokai and Kanto coastal regions, as well as the Izu Islands. Authorities are urging residents to stay alert for further updates.

In other news, Osaka University’s specially appointed professor, Shimon Sakaguchi, has been awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking work in immunology. Sakaguchi is best known for discovering regulatory T cells, a type of immune cell that suppresses excessive immune responses. His findings have had far-reaching implications in medical science.

On the night of October 5th, a collision occurred on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line in Kawasaki City. A local train attempting to arrive at Kajigaya Station struck a stationary out-of-service train, causing several cars of the latter to derail. Investigators from the Japan Transport Safety Board arrived at the scene on the morning of October 6th to begin examining the cause of the accident.

Meanwhile, a Spanish tourist was attacked by a bear while visiting Shirakawa-go, the UNESCO World Heritage village in Gifu Prefecture known for its traditional thatched-roof houses, on October 5th. This incident adds to a growing number of bear encounters reported across Japan in recent weeks.

In political news, Sanae Takaichi was elected as the Liberal Democratic Party’s new president on October 4th. After defeating agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi in a runoff, she became the party’s first female leader. On stage, Takaichi declared, “I ask everybody to work like a horse,” signaling her call for dedicated effort from party members.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/147170.php