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Typhoon May Bring 31 Inches of Rain, Strong Winds to Tokyo

Associated Press

   TOKYO - A powerful typhoon is forecast to bring up to 80 centimeters
   (31 inches) of rain and damaging winds to the Tokyo area and Japan's
   Pacific coast this weekend, and the government warned residents to
   stockpile necessities and leave high-risk places before it's too
   dangerous.
   Rugby World Cup matches and other events were canceled Saturday, and
   flights and train services were halted. In the town of Kiho southwest
   of Tokyo, shops were boarded up, boats were anchored and authorities
   checked coastal levees. Residents of Tokyo were buying bottled water,
   instant noodles and other food.

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