Historical Events tagged with "kanto region"
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Natural Disasters
Typhoon Vera Devastates Japan with Record Damage
September 26th, 1959 65 years ago
Typhoon Vera made landfall in Japan, causing unprecedented destruction. The storm struck the Kanto region with high winds and torrential rains, affecting millions of residents. It led to the loss of 4,580 lives and rendered nearly 1.6 million people homeless. Infrastructure was severely damaged, including roads, bridges, and homes, leaving communities in dire need of assistance. Recovery efforts were hampered by the scale of the disaster, prompting both national and international response.
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