Worst typhoon in decades hits Japan

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The biggest typhoon in decades hit Japan on Monday. The storm was downgraded, but residents are now dealing with devastation on farms, and potential landslides. Reporter Thisanka Siripala in Tokyo brings us the latest on damages and the recovery process.

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