Typhoon Cimaron complicates plan

– Britain and Japan cancelled a plan for a simulated amphibious beach assault near Mount Fuji this week that would have been the first joint drill between their troops in Japan, officials said yestderday, as a typhoon approached the Japanese mainland.

Typhoon Cimaron is expected to bring strong winds and rain to Japan over the next few days.

The cancellation was announced by Britain’s embassy in Japan. – Reuters

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