Typhoon Dolphin Hits Japan's Okinawa, China Shuts Ports Ahead of Landfall The arrival of Typhoon Dolphin in Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, has set off a chain reaction of preparations and criticism across East Asia.
While the storm itself poses a genuine threat to local residents, its impact on regional relations is a far more interesting story.
Japan's experience with typhoons is well documented, but the scale and coordination of responses to this particular storm are noteworthy.