The typhoon No.21 hit Kansai (Western Japan) area on 4th of September was especially drastic, and caused many damages and destructions. Fortunately, I could stay at home the entire time, but it was really scary. Due to the damage, Kansai International Airport was unable to function for days, and 4 stone lanterns at Kasuga Grand Shrine in Nara were pushed down as some trees fell on to them. My American friend and her family was planning to fly from Kansai Airport on 6th, but had to change to another flight from Narita airport in Tokyo..
About the typhoon, my good Australian friend, a researcher and a writer of "ELEMENTAL JAPAN, Jann Williams wrote a very interesting article.
After meeting many people and visited many places of Japan on her researches, Jann has come to realize "typhoons play a critical role in the history and culture of Japan." Also, "typhoons as one of the elemental forces that have helped shaped Japan and her people". I totally agree with her idea!!
How to deal with the typhoon season and possible damages, I can see the Japanese have developed, through the centuries, a unique mentality (understanding ), respect, owe towards nature.
To read her blog article: (click the title)
Also, take a look at a Youtube video on Tyhoon No.21.
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These are the photos I took on some damages...
