Talas was expected to make landfall over central Japan with strong winds.

Typhoon Wendy killed at least 18 people in central Japan.

Eighty main stones were shipped from the old temple, which was located in central Japan.

In fact, the two have petrochemical plants next door to each other in central Japan.

But the effect on production could extend well beyond central Japan.

It is found only in central and southern Japan.

Less strong cautions were issued for the coast as far south as central Japan.

Scheduled bus service is available to a number of locations throughout central Japan.

It has served as one of the major transportation routes in central Japan since at least the eighth century.

Salix futura is a species of willow native to central Japan.