JAPAN TYPHOON TALAS AFTERMATHA handout photograph dated and released on 07 September 2011 by the Japan Ground Self - Defense Force ( JGSDF ) shows members of JGSDF providing water to local residents in Kiho , Mie prefecture , western Japan . Rescue operations continue five days after powerful typhoon Talas dumped record rainfall in many areas in western Japan , leaving 49 dead and 55 missing , news reports said 07 September 2011 . EPA / JGSDF HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO SALES < 연합뉴스 모바일 앱 다운 받 기 > < 포토 매거진 >< 저작권자 ( c ) 연합뉴스 . 무단 전재 - 재배 포금 지 . >