TOKYO — A strong typhoon was headed for southern Japan on Monday, with forecasters warning of heavy rains, powerful winds and possible transport problems later this week.

Typhoon Shanshan was expected to cross the Amam island area on Wednesday, packing gusts of up to 215 kilometers (135 miles) per hour before veering towards to the main southern island of Kyushu.

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