Thousands stranded as rain disrupts transportation

Around 7,000 people were left stranded overnight at Narita, one of Tokyo's two main airports, as the rain cut transport services linking to the airport on Thursday. All flights are scheduled to operate normally on Friday, an airport spokesperson says. National flag carrier Japan Airlines says some of its flights may be delayed but it does not expect any cancellations. "We are never going to forget this trip," an American traveller stranded with his family at the airport tells NHK. Seve