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Heavy Rain Alert in Kyushu, Japan: Record-Breaking Downpours, Landslide Risks, and What It Means for the Region As of August 11, 2025, Japan’s southern island of Kyushu is under a severe weather alert due to relentless heavy rain caused by linear precipitation bands. This phenomenon has already dumped over 400 …

Imagine a snowy landscape in the heart of Japan, where steam rises from natural hot springs, and amidst this serene setting, a troop of monkeys lounges in the warm waters, their faces relaxed and content. These are the Japanese monkeys, also known as snow monkeys or Japanese macaques, a species …