Typhoon Usagi battered Japan's southern island of Kyushu yesterday, reaching Category 2 status and causing $500 million in insured losses, a modeling firm said.
Boston-based modeling agency AIR Worldwide said Typhoon Usagi, the fifth named storm of the Western Pacific cyclone season, battered the island, damaging roofs and causing several injuries.
According to press reports, the storm injured 18 people and halted bullet train service from the main island for hours.
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