Okinawa prepares as weakened 'Mawar' nears

By Associated Press

Jun 02, 2023 12:16 am

NAHA, Japan: 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.

Many residents in the prefectural capital of Naha on the main Okinawan island, where about 20,000 United States forces are based, appeared unworried even as they took precautions.

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