Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Japan's Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, on Wednesday warned citizens to remain on high alert as Typhoon 7 approaches the Okinawa region and Typhoon No. 8 develops, with both storms potentially affecting a wide swath of the country by the weekend. World News | Japan PM Takaichi Urges Vigilance as Twin Typhoons Threaten Country; Govt. Activates Crisis Response.