Strong typhoon approaching Japan's eastern Pacific coast

A powerful typhoon was approaching eastern Japan on Wednesday and expected to bring heavy rain to Pacific coastal regions including Tokyo, Japan's weather agency said.Slow-moving Typhoon Shanshan could cause prolonged downpours with gusty winds and increase the risk of mudslides and flooding, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.The season's 13th typhoon could make landfall early Thursday if it shifts further west as it moves northward along the coasts of Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures, according to the agency, possibly affecting commuters in the capital region during the morning rush hours.…READ FULL ARTICLE