Japan is bracing itself for what could be its heaviest rain and winds for 60 years as Typhoon Hagibis edges closer.
Hagibis is hitting winds of 180km/h which could cause floods and landslides.
The typhoon is expected to hit the most populated island of Honshu today.
Shops, factories, and train networks have been shut down while the Rugby World Cup and the Formula One Grand Prix are facing disruption.
Many supermarket shelves have been left empty as people stock up [Photo:BBC]
Authorities have issued evacuation advisories in areas at particular risk, while supermarkets are running low on stocks as people buy supplies before the typhoon hits.
[Source:BBC]
