Heavy rain mainly hit the city of Nago and the villages of Kunigami, Higashi and Ogimi. In Higashi, 48-hour rainfall until 11 a.m. Sunday totaled 637.5 millimeters, a record high for the area.

Torrential rains are drenching Japan's southern prefecture of Okinawa. The public is being advised to be on high alert for ...

The Japan Meteorological Agency on Saturday issued an emergency heavy rain warning for Kagoshima's Yoron Town, urging maximum ...

TOKYO, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- Japan's weather agency on Sunday urged Okinawa residents to be on high alert for mudslides and other disasters as torrential rains are drenching the country's southernmost ...

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Being recognized as a 50-year continuous member of Dixon American Legion Post 12 was something that Charlie "Chuck" Willett said surprised him and he was honored to receive it. Post Commander Doug ...

The highest-level warning on the country's five-tier disaster alert system was issued temporarily for part of the village of ...

Veterans across the United States are preparing to honor Veteran's Day on Nov. 11. Residents from Bridgeview Estates reflect ...