Typhoon approaches Okinawa, Amami, Kyushu

Tuesday 16th September, 12:13 PM JST

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Bogi at 08:07 PM JST - 15th September

Note to all new arrivals in Japan: "Typhoon" usually means a bit of rain and stronger than usual winds.

Note to JT: I have typed the first sentence of your lead story for Saturday morning.

"A 71 year old Miyazaki man killed when he fell from his roof last night as Typhoon No.13 passed over Kyushu."
Himajin at 09:07 PM JST - 15th September

Sadly predictable, isn't it? (I shouldn't laugh but....)Why oh why, every single time? Don't forget the guys who always fall into the drainage around the rice paddies!
serindipity at 09:36 PM JST - 15th September

The surfers are happy! It's been the worst typhoon season for surfers in the last decade.
Youdontknow at 11:14 PM JST - 15th September

The 13th this season? Damn...I really need to watch more TV.
badge123 at 01:24 AM JST - 16th September

Those 100-500yen Umbellas break easily. I remember I bought one once, walked out the store, a light gust came in and the dang thing broke inside out. If you're in Japan for a while, its good to invest in a good umbrella, doesn't have to be super expensive, my current one costed me about 2500yen, but hasn't failed me yet, its one of those portable ones that extends out when you push the button, so easy to store away in a bag or something when not in use.
Osakadaz at 01:41 PM JST - 16th September

I wouldn't laugh off typhoons all that easily.I have seen some big ones in the last 12 years that left trucks hanging over rainbow bridge and another that killed a young lady in Shibuya when a sign fell on her in Sentagai.I am sure those that live in Ishigaki and Okinawa would experience a scarier typhoon than the ones that finally make it to hontou.
roobus1 at 02:10 PM JST - 16th September

I think that the damage in Japan is limited because they are just better prepared for these events, the caribbean housing that suffers the wrath of hurricanes does not match the houses in Japan with their electronic metal shutters and advanced warning systems. My girlfriends hous ein Kyushu is like Fort Knox during a typhoon.. scarey but kinda cosey.. now earthquakes are a different story !!
dennis0bauer at 03:09 PM JST - 16th September

ilcub76 maybe because american housing is cheaper built?
thundercat at 03:58 PM JST - 16th September

serindipity,

You're telling me! I've only been in the water about 6 times this year! Of the 13 typhoons this year I think almost now of them made land fall. 2004 was a year to remember though. That year we had 13 typhoons by July! Anyway, let's hope everyone makes it through without problems...
the_sicilian at 07:28 PM JST - 16th September

The reason Okinawa does not have much damage is because things here are made of cement. There are no trailer parks here, or houses made of weak 2x4 wood. There are a few log homes, but lots of poured cement and cement block houses. Simple concept really.

There hasn't been any real big typhoons here since 2002 (Sinlaku anyone?). That one had gusts clocked at 198 mph, sustained at 180 during the eye wall passing over.

It gets bad, but this one is only bringing needed rain. The resivoirs have been low for quite some time.

Addiu
the_sicilian at 07:28 PM JST - 16th September

The reason Okinawa does not have much damage is because things here are made of cement. There are no trailer parks here, or houses made of weak 2x4 wood. There are a few log homes, but lots of poured cement and cement block houses. Simple concept really.

There hasn't been any real big typhoons here since 2002 (Sinlaku anyone?). That one had gusts clocked at 198 mph, sustained at 180 during the eye wall passing over.

It gets bad, but this one is only bringing needed rain. The resivoirs have been low for quite some time.

Addiu
The_True at 07:46 PM JST - 16th September

"I think that the damage in Japan is limited because they are just better prepared for these events, the caribbean housing that suffers the wrath of hurricanes does not match the houses in Japan with their electronic metal shutters and advanced warning systems. My girlfriends hous ein Kyushu is like Fort Knox during a typhoon.. scarey but kinda cosey.. now earthquakes are a different story !!"

Think Again!!

i can see you have never been to the Caribbean, a Caribbean Hurricanes make land in japan, and i can tell you it will leave a desert. typhoon here are like regular storms in the Dominican Republic.
Antonios_M at 08:55 PM JST - 16th September

Let's hope there won't be any serious problems.
Samuraiiki at 09:01 PM JST - 16th September

Irasshaimase, doozo.
chibaman at 09:51 PM JST - 16th September

If you're in Japan for a while, its good to invest in a good umbrella, doesn't have to be super expensive, my current one costed me about 2500yen, but hasn't failed me yet, its one of those portable ones that extends out when you push the button, so easy to store away in a bag or something when not in use.

But don't your hands and all your other stuff get wet when you fold it up? That's what I don't like about the compactable umbrella, especially if you're just popping in to the convenience store to pick up some hentai mags.

But at least it won't get stolen. Which is why I don't spend that much on umbrellas. Did that once, and got burnt. Well not burnt, but it disappeared all too quickly. Actually I don't want to talk about it anymore. Anyway the one I have now cost 500 yen, is sturdy enough and is like a dull green-tea kind of colour, and everyone thinks I am fashionably sensible, if not Japanese in a previous life. This typhoon is a good opportunity to showcase that.