Japan witnessed one of the largest tornadoes in its history, specifically in Makinohara City. The giant whirlwind caused shock and extensive damage, yet details about the extent of the aftermath are still emerging. Although Japan frequently encounters typhoons, the appearance of such a large tornado in the area is unprecedented.

Japanese society is quite experienced with disastrous weather events like typhoons and earthquakes, and preparedness for such events is a significant aspect of community living. The appearance of a tornado, particularly of this scale, raises new concerns about global warming consequences and disaster management efforts.

Similarly to Japan, countries like the U.S., particularly states in the Midwest, frequently encounter tornadoes and have extensive disaster response procedures in place. However, tornadoes in the EU are rare, and hence the event can cause much more disruption and distress.