Maximum caution urged as super typhoon approaches southwest Japan

Japan is bracing for the arrival of an extremely powerful typhoon in southwestern prefectures, with the weather agency urging maximum caution and planning under way Saturday for the suspension of public transportation as well as business and factory shutdowns.The Japan Meteorological Agency warned against strong gusts, wild waves and high tides as Typhoon Haishen is expected to approach the Okinawa region in southern Japan on Sunday and come near Kagoshima Prefecture later that day.As of 10 p.m. Saturday, the typhoon was moving north-northwest at a speed of about 15 kilometers per hour some…READ FULL ARTICLE