Japan's southern Okinawa Islands prepare as tropical storm approaches | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

NAHA--A weakened Tropical Storm Mawar headed toward Japan's southern archipelago of Okinawa on Thursday, leading businesses and the airport to close and fishermen to batten down their boats in preparation.

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