Kyoto and Hiroshima/Kobe-Hiroshima regions hard hit, too. Typhoon Maria headed for Kyushu and Okinawa this week.
Japan can't seem to catch a break from Mother Nature.
Asian cultures like mascots. Most towns have them. Probably an official wearing a hat displaying his town's mascot.
That is what I expected to see. Don't know why anons would be concerned about civilian courts for the top names.