jma official koji ishihara says more abnormal weather is expected to take place as the effects of global warming continue to unfold. >>> thousands of people are expected to pour into the grounds of the imperial palace in a few hours to help the emperor celebrate his birthday. emperor akihito is turning 81 and held a news conference ahead of the occasion. the emperor expressed praise for the three japanese born win of this year's nobel prize in physic. he said the award was one of the most impressive event of the year. he says he feels proud of the three scholars and wants to express deep respect to them. the emperor was asked about his thoughts as japan prepares to mark 70 years since the end of world war ii. he said it's the duty of the survivors to ensure that those who died didn't die in vain. >> the emperor, empress and other members of the imperial family are scheduled to appear on the veranda of the imperial palace on tuesday morning. >>> a third party panel says a japanese newspaper asahi shimbu has been criticized for its past reporting. a panel of experts was set up to examine i