<p>Japan braced itself as Typhoon Neoguri made landfall on the southern island of Okinawa on Tuesday, July 8. The typhoon was downgraded from super typhoon status on July 8 but is still predicted to be one of the most powerful storms to hit Japan in a decade. Forecasters have warned of torrential rain, 40-foot waves and wind gusts up to 150 mph.</p><p>This video shows strong waves pounding the coastline as the storm arrives in Okinawa around 9:30 a.m. on July 8. Credit: YouTube/Paul Noorda</p>
