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, accompanied by 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, marking an increase of about 190,000 from the end of 2024. This marks 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 represents 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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Meanwhile, Typhoon No. 22, classified as a very strong system, made a direct hit on the Izu Islands, causing widespread damage across the region. On Hachijo Island, located about 300 kilometers south of Tokyo, the storm brought record-breaking rainfall and violent winds that left residents stunned by the destruction.
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