Thousands Stranded at Japan's Narita Airport After Record Rain Kills Four The unprecedented rainfall that hit Chiba prefecture in Japan this week has left thousands stranded at Narita airport, where four people have lost their lives.
The flooding is a stark reminder of the country's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
Chiba Governor Toshihito Kumagai described the situation as "extremely unusual," but it is not unexpected given Japan's history with weather extremes.