Strong winds in Japan

Strong wind gusts have grounded over 65 domestic flights in Japan, national media reported on Sunday.The Japan Meteorological Agency listed several regions experiencing winds up to 55 miles per hour followed by sharp temperature rises to 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

Japan Airlines suspended 13 of its flights, and All Nippon Airways - 53, mainly at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, according to the NHK broadcaster.Officials expect the winds to continue through Sunday, it adds. Strong warm winds in Japan, known as Haru Ichiban, herald the end of winter and the coming spring season.