Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Typhoon Lan traveled out to sea early Monday after hitting Japan's east coast, killing at least five people.
The powerful storm brought 100 mph winds as it struck Shizuoka Prefecture and dumped more than 30 inches of rain in 48 hours, beginning Sunday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. A gust of 164.5 mph was recorded in Okayama province.