.Typhoon Shanshan is actually blasting Japan along with torrential rain, strong winds The Washington PostJapan recommends 1 million to evacuate as lumbering Hurricane Shanshan intimidates south along with around a meter of rain CNNTyphoon Shanshan: Asia prepares for 'major catastrophe' as hurricane produces landfall The GuardianDozens hurt, power reduce as Tropical cyclone Shanshan hits southern Asia Al Jazeera English.