Typhoon Shanshan moves slowly northward off Japan coast

A typhoon slowly moved northward off the Pacific coast of Japan on Thursday, with the weather agency warning of heavy rain and high waves in the eastern and northeastern regions.But the agency said Typhoon Shanshan was no longer a "strong" typhoon as its wind speed had slowed. It is expected to slightly lose strength as it gradually shifts course eastward, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.On Wednesday, the weather agency had warned of possible mudslides and flooding, prompting some municipalities to call on residents to evacuate. But no major damage was reported and there was no…READ FULL ARTICLE