Millions of residents advised to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan approaches

News of the Week round up We have the latest on Typhoon Shanshan, with millions advised to evacuate. We also report on the growing tensions between China and Japan and concerns about rice shortages. In sports, Takayuki Suzuki won Japan’s first Paralympic gold medal, Naomi Osaka was eliminated in the second round of the U.S. Open, and Shohei Ohtani was close to an unprecedented 50-50 season. His dog stole the show at the Dodgers’ recent game against Baltimore, though. Oriole.

Typhoon Shanshan hits land, more than 5 million people evacuated

Typhoon Shanshan made landfall on Kyushu island on Thursday morning, bringing strong winds, heavy rains and landslides. More than 5.2 million people were advised to evacuate across the country. GamagoriOn Tuesday night, heavy rains triggered landslides in Kagoshima City, Aichi Prefecture, and houses were washed away. On Wednesday night, a 64-year-old captain in Kagoshima City went missing after his boat capsized. A body was later found floating nearby. The next day, a man in his 80s died after his house was washed away in Kagoshima City. SpecialistTokushima Prefecture collapsed.

Service Providers Kyushu Electric Power Transmission and Distribution said more than 120,000 homes were without power Friday morning. As the typhoon weakens, transportation will be severely disrupted across the country on Friday. JR Kyushu has suspended most of its Shinkansen trains. All Shinkansen trains between Mishima and Nagoya have been cancelled. Service between Tokyo and Mishima and between Nagoya and Shin-Osaka will be greatly reduced. All bullet trains between Hakata and Hiroshima will be suspended. Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have canceled more than 600 flights scheduled for Friday.

Chinese military aircraft enters Japanese airspace

Between 11:29 and 11:31 a.m. Monday, a Chinese military Y-9 intelligence-gathering aircraft briefly entered Japanese territory near the Tangami Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture. It continued to circle the area before returning to the Chinese mainland around 1:15 p.m. The Air Self-Defense Force scrambled fighter jets in response to the intrusion. While Japanese authorities issued a “notice and warning” to the Chinese aircraft, no weapons were used, including flare guns used for warnings. This is the first time a Chinese military aircraft has violated Japanese airspace. Chinese non-military aircraft violated Japanese airspace in 2012 and 2017.

Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said: “The Chinese military aircraft’s violation of our airspace not only seriously violates our sovereignty, but also threatens our security. This is completely unacceptable.” Tell He also said: “We are reluctant to give a clear answer to the purpose of the Chinese aircraft’s actions. However, China’s recent military activities near Japan have a tendency to expand and become increasingly active.” On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian explain His country had “no intention of intruding into the airspace of any country”.

Japan’s rice shortage blamed on weather, foreign tourists

If you’ve been to a supermarket recently, you might have noticed more empty shelves than usual. Japan is currently experiencing a rice shortage. Production in 2023 was about 6.61 million tons, the lowest in Japan’s history. The situation has become so serious that several stores, including the supermarket chain Ito YokadoLimit purchases to one bag of rice per person. So why is rice in short supply? here Now? One reason is said to be population decline, which has led to a drop in rice demand of about 100,000 tons per year.

Last summer’s heatwave was also said to be a factor in the decline in rice yields and the paler texture of rice grains. This was also reportedly exacerbated by a sharp increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan this year and increased demand from the food industry. However, Kazuto Yamashita, a former official at Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, said Daily News That Inbound tourism boomNo A major factor contributing to the rice shortage. he believe it’s Since the country’sArea reduction policy, This reduces the amount of land available for cultivation.”

Shohei Ohtani is on track to achieve an unprecedented 50-50 record this season

Dodgers and this The Rays tied the game 3-3, and Shohei Ohtani came out to bat in the bottom of the ninth inning. With tHe loaded the bases. Could the Japanese superstar do it? You bet he could. He hit a home run 389 feet over the wall for a walk-off home run. It was a dramatic end to the game, a 7-3 Dodgers victory. More importantly, it was Otani’This was his 40th home run of the season. His 40th stolen base of the season came from In the eveningwhich means he becomes the sixth member of baseball’s exclusive 40-40 club.

former angels player This was achieved in just 126 games, 21 games faster than the previous fastest time. Now the question is, he Becoming the first 50-50 player in MLB history? With just over a month left, it’s certainly possible. Otani Hit his 41st home run. His 42nd attempt came four days later. later The Dodgers defeated Orioles. He also Stole two baseEgypt In the game, his record was 42-42. No player had ever achieved a record of 43-43. Before the game, OhtanMe and his The famous dog, Decoy, Share the ceremonial first pitch throwing duties.

Suzuki Takayuki wins Japan’s first Paralympic gold medal

televisionThe opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics was held on Wednesday. Long jumper Daiki Ishiyama and swimmer one Nishida holds the Japanese flag. The country is aiming to break the record of 52 medals won at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Swimmer Takayuki Suzuki got off to a good start Thursday by winning gold in the 50m breaststroke SB3. It was the 37-year-old’s third podium finish. this Paralympic Games, his 11th medal overall. Suzuki was born without his right leg and part of his left leg and right arm.

In other sports news, Naomi Osaka lost to Czech player Karolina Muchova 3-6 6-7 in the second round of the US Open. Earlier in the week, she defeated Latvian player Yelena Ostapenko won 6-3 6-2. It was her first win against a top-10 opponent in more than four years. Ena Shibahara also lost in the second round. She lost to five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek 0-6 1-6. In the men’s soccer match, Daichi Kamada scored his first goal for Crystal Palace. Takefusa Kubo (Royal Society), law Dogan (Freiburg), Leo Hatred (Celtics) and Yuutarou Oda (Hearts).

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