A typhoon is expected to approach eastern Japan.

Typhoon Mirinae is haeding for Japan.

It could approach the Kanto eastern Japan region including Tokyo at the weekend. As the typhoon approaches, rain and winds could intensify in the region.

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The Japan Meteorological Agency provides information concerning heavy rain and typhoon on its official website in Japanese and 14 foreign languages.

Japan Meteorological Agency website