Trees that were stuck below a bridge due to heavy rain are seen along the Hinokinai River in Semboku, Akita Prefecture, on ...

The remote Akita Prefecture, in the northern Tōhoku region of the main island of Honshū, is known for its cold, snowy winters and as the birthplace of beautiful women.

After heavy rain caused flooding of the Hinokinai River, residents in this northeast Japan city along the river were busy ...

The Ani river in Kitaakita, Japan's Akita prefecture, overflows and appears muddy as heavy rains lash the region. Video ...