Jun 30 (NHK) - Weather authorities suspect a tornado hit the western Japanese city of Maibara in Shiga Prefecture on Friday, causing injuries and damage.
Police and firefighters received reports of gusts and damage on Friday afternoon.
They say 6 people sustained minor injuries after being hit by flying objects.
Maibara City officials say 85 houses were damaged, with roofs ripped off and windows broken.
Weather authorities suspect the winds were a tornado, based on surveys in the affected areas and eyewitness reports.
Source: ANNnewsCH