Powerful typhoon to hit western Japan, could disrupt holiday traffic

 See latest coverage:Typhoon downgraded to extratropical cyclone after hitting JapanTOKYO - Powerful Typhoon Krosa is set to make landfall in western Japan on Thursday, with the national weather agency warning of potential record rainfall, mudslides and floods across a wide area of the country's Pacific coast.Airlines and railway operators canceled or reduced services in regions near the storm's path, possibly disrupting millions of travelers returning to major cities following Bon holiday visits to their hometowns.The Japan Meteorological Agency said the typhoon, traveling only at about t…READ FULL ARTICLE