Deadly Tornado Strikes Japan

Tsukuba, Japan has been struck by a tornado, which lies about forty miles north east of Tokyo.

The twister came through, destroying businesses and homes, knocking cars and power poles about.

One death was reported, and fifteen injured. Thirty to fifty houses were destroyed. Over 100,000 people are without power.

Tornadoes are rare in Japan, but no unheard of. They are most commonly seen in the US where they've been particularly deadly the last couple years.