There have been 15-20 typhoons that passed through Japan this year.

3-5 since I've been here.

But they have all passed to the south of Nagano.

Tomorrow morning I have an hour and a half commute to my visit school.

And at that time typhoon 16 or 21 passes right directly through Nagano.

Wish me luck.

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Hope it was a good one!

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