Typhoon blows hole in Japan's aging power grid

As blackout drags on, Tokyo faces decision on costly infrastructure upgrades

20190914 Downed utility pole after Japan typhoon

Debris hangs from damaged power lines in Minamiboso, south of Tokyo. (Photo by Taro Yokosawa)

KAORU YAMADA, KOSUKE TAKEUCHI and SUGURU KURIMOTO, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Widespread power outages continue near Tokyo five days after a powerful typhoon once again exposed the vulnerability of Japan's aging infrastructure.

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