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US: Flash Flood Hits Durham, NC Days After Tropical Depression Chantal

Several parts of North Carolina experienced severe flash flooding on Wednesday, July 9, as a strong line of thunderstorms moved into the region, just days after Tropical Depression Chantal brought intense flooding to Chapel Hill. The Durham Fire Department responded to multiple calls as a result of flooding across the city and surrounding areas, including rescue operation.

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Hokkaido farm head talks on charm of flowers, gardens

Hokkaido farm head talks on charm of flowers, gardens

SAPPORO, Japan - Sayuki Ueno, representative of Ueno Farm in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, talks about the attractiveness of alpine flowers and gardens on Nov. 21, 2014, at an event in Sapporo to announce the outline of the Hokkaido Garden Show 2015 which will open next May.

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Aerial video of Lake Okotampe, Chitose City

Lake Okhotampe, located west of Chitose City, Hokkaido, is one of the three most secret lakes in Hokkaido. The beautiful cobalt blue surface of the lake can be seen from above. Permission has been granted to the relevant authorities for drone photography

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Symposium on Hokkaido Garden Show 2015 in Sapporo

Symposium on Hokkaido Garden Show 2015 in Sapporo

A symposium on discussing ways to rev up local economies is held in Sapporo on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Feb. 26, 2015, ahead of the start of the Hokkaido Garden Show 2015 around the Daisetsuzan National Park in late May. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kid marvels at "forest xylophone" at Hokkaido garden show venue

Kid marvels at "forest xylophone" at Hokkaido garden show venue

A child marvels at the sounds of a "forest xylophone" at the Daisetsu Mori-no Garden, the main venue of Hokaido Garden Show 2015 Daisetsu, in Hokkaido, on May 29, 2015. The garden show is running from May 30 to Oct. 4. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hokkaido Garden Show 2015 Daisetsu

Hokkaido Garden Show 2015 Daisetsu

A person poses like a ski jumper with the snow-capped Daisetsu Mountains seen afar at a spot called the "Dress Garden Kante" at the Daisetsu Mori-no Garden, the main venue of Hokkaido Garden Show 2015 Daisetsu, in Hokkaido, on May 29, 2015. The garden show is running from May 30 to Oct. 4. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hokkaido farm head talks on charm of flowers, gardens

Hokkaido farm head talks on charm of flowers, gardens

SAPPORO, Japan - Sayuki Ueno, representative of Ueno Farm in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, talks about the attractiveness of alpine flowers and gardens on Nov. 21, 2014, at an event in Sapporo to announce the outline of the Hokkaido Garden Show 2015 which will open next May. (Kyodo)

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Kazutoshi Narita in conversation with the editor-in-chief of Gault&Millau.

Kazutoshi Narita in conversation with the editor-in-chief of Gault&Millau.

Granvista Hotel & Resort, Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan) has developed four types of sweets in collaboration with Gault & Millau, the world's leading gastronomic guide, for the first time. The sweets are available at the Sapporo Grand Hotel and Sapporo Park Hotel operated by the company for a limited time in November 2018. At the press conference, he took the stage for a talk session. Left: Editor-in-Chief of Gault&Millau. Right: Mr. Kazutoshi Narita, winner of the 2017 Asia's Best Pastry Chef Award, the most high-profile individual award in the Asia category of the World's 50 Best Restaurants, a restaurant ranking that influences global food trends. Mr. Narita

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JR Naebo Station South Exit

JR Naebo Station South Exit

South exit of Naebo Station on the JR Hakodate Line and Chitose Line in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido.

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JR Naebo Station Passage

JR Naebo Station Passage

A passageway connecting north and south at Naebo Station on the JR Hakodate Line and Chitose Line in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido.

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JR Naebo Station

JR Naebo Station

The ticket gate of Naebo Station on the JR Hakodate Line and Chitose Line in Sapporo, Hokkaido.

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Naebo Station Aerial Walkway

Naebo Station Aerial Walkway

An aerial walkway to be created in March 2021 as part of the redevelopment of Naebo Station on the JR Hakodate and Chitose lines.

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Naebo Station

Naebo Station

New station building of Naebo Station of JR Hakodate Line and Chitose Line in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido.

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THE GRAN ALT SAPPORO

THE GRAN ALT SAPPORO

Condominiums created in the redevelopment of the north exit of Naebo Station on the JR Hakodate and Chitose Lines, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido.

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Naebo Station Aerial Walkway

Naebo Station Aerial Walkway

An aerial walkway to be created in March 2021 as part of the redevelopment of Naebo Station on the JR Hakodate and Chitose lines. View of the Ario Sapporo side

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Ferry seen from Muroran Ferry Terminal

Ferry seen from Muroran Ferry Terminal

Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha Silver Queen seen from the waiting area on the second floor of the Muroran Ferry Terminal in Muroran, Hokkaido.

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Entrance to Muroran Ferry Terminal

Entrance to Muroran Ferry Terminal

Entrance to Muroran Ferry Terminal, Muroran City, Hokkaido, Japan

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Muroran Ferry Terminal 2F

Muroran Ferry Terminal 2F

Waiting area on the second floor of the Muroran Ferry Terminal in Muroran, Hokkaido.

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Muroran Ferry Terminal 1F

Muroran Ferry Terminal 1F

Muroran Ferry Terminal 1F waiting area and counter in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Muroran Irie Athletic Field

Muroran Irie Athletic Field

The main entrance of Muroran Irie Athletic Field in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Muroran Ferry Terminal

Muroran Ferry Terminal

Exterior view of the Muroran Ferry Terminal in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Muroran Ferry Terminal

Muroran Ferry Terminal

The Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Silver Queen docks at the Muroran Ferry Terminal in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Muroran Ferry Terminal

Muroran Ferry Terminal

Exterior view of the Muroran Ferry Terminal in Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan.

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Muroran City Environmental Science Museum and Library

Muroran City Environmental Science Museum and Library

The Environmental Science Museum and Library in Muroran, Hokkaido is scheduled to open in December 2021. Site under construction, from the Oinao side

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Planetarium, Muroran City Science Museum for Youth

Planetarium, Muroran City Science Museum for Youth

Muroran City Youth Science Museum and Planetarium in Hokkaido closed in March 2021.

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Muroran Higashi Ginza Shopping Street

Muroran Higashi Ginza Shopping Street

Ginza shopping street in the center of Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Muroran City Science Museum for Youth

Muroran City Science Museum for Youth

The Muroran City Youth Science Museum in Hokkaido was closed in March 2021.

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Sokuryo Mountain Observatory

Sokuryo Mountain Observatory

Sokuryo Mountain Summit Observatory on the Etomo Peninsula in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Entrance to Muroran Bay

Entrance to Muroran Bay

A telephoto view of the Hakucho Bridge from the top of Sokuryo Mountain on the Etomo Peninsula in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Shiratori Bridge and Mt.Yotei

Shiratori Bridge and Mt.Yotei

The Shiratoti Bridge and the sea of Muroran seen from the top of Sokuryo's Peak Observatory on the Etomo Peninsula in Muroran City, Hokkaido, with snow-capped Mt.Yotei.

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Muroran Bay

Muroran Bay

Panoramic view of Muroran Bay from the observatory at the top of Sokuryo Mountain on the Etomo Peninsula in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Muroran Station Area Telephoto

Muroran Station Area Telephoto

Urban area around Muroran Station on the JR Muroran Line as seen from the top of Sokuryo Mountain.

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Muroran Works, Nippon Steel Corporation

Muroran Works, Nippon Steel Corporation

The Muroran Bay Nippon Steel Corporation Muroran Steelworks as seen from the top of Mt. Sokuryo Mountain.

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Komagatake Telephoto

Komagatake Telephoto

Komagatake telephoto on the other side of Funka Bay, as seen from the top of Sokuryo Mountain Observatory on the Etomo Peninsula in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Muroran Ferry Terminal

Muroran Ferry Terminal

View of the Muroran Ferry Terminal from the observatory at the top of Mt. Sokuryo. Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha's Ferry Silver Queen docked.

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Distant view of Muroran Oinaoshi Fishing Port

Distant view of Muroran Oinaoshi Fishing Port

Distant view of Muroran Oinaoshi Fishing Port from the top of Sokuryo Mountain's Peak Observatory on the Etomo Peninsula in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Muroran Ferry Terminal

Muroran Ferry Terminal

Muroran Bay and the Muroran Ferry Terminal as seen from the top of Sokuryo Mountain Observatory on the Etomo Peninsula in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Muroran Bay Telephoto

Muroran Bay Telephoto

Muroran Bay as seen from the observatory at the top of Sokuryo Mountain on the Etomo Peninsula in Muroran City, Hokkaido. On the far right is the Muroran Ferry Terminal.

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Roadside Station Muroran Mitara

Roadside Station Muroran Mitara

Exterior view of the building at Roadside Station Muroran Mitara in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Hakucho Bridge

Hakucho Bridge

The Hakucho Bridge and the Muroran Sea seen from the Shukuzu Park Observatory in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Muroran Public Aquarium

Muroran Public Aquarium

The Muroran Public Aquarium amusement park, the first aquarium in Hokkaido, located in Muroran City, Hokkaido. Ferris wheel.

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Distant view of Muroran Sokuryo Mountain

Distant view of Muroran Sokuryo Mountain

A telephoto view of Sokuryo Mountain on the Etomo Peninsula, Muroran City, Hokkaido, from the Shukutsu Observatory.

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Muroran Sokuryo Mountain Summit Radio Tower

Muroran Sokuryo Mountain Summit Radio Tower

A group of radio towers, including NHK, located at the top of Sokuryo Mountain on the Etomo Peninsula in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Roadside Station Muroran Mitara

Roadside Station Muroran Mitara

Exterior view of the main entrance of Roadside Station Muroran Mitara in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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JR Freight, Jinyamachi Rinkai Station

JR Freight, Jinyamachi Rinkai Station

JR Freight's Jinyamachi Rinkai Station building in Sakimori district, Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Shirotori Bridge

Shirotori Bridge

Looking at the Shiratori Bridge in Muroran City, Hokkaido from the side of Roadside Station Muroran Mitara on the Etomo Peninsula side.

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Shirotori Bridge

Shirotori Bridge

A view of the Shiratori Bridge road in Muroran Bay, Muroran City, Hokkaido, Japan.

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Sakimori station

Sakimori station

The exterior of Sakimori Station on the JR Muroran Line in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Shiratori Bridge, Shukutsu side

Shiratori Bridge, Shukutsu side

The end of the Etomo Peninsula (Shukutsu) side of the Shiratori Bridge in Muroran City, Hokkaido.

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Sakimori station

Sakimori station

A view from the platform of Sakimori Station, JR Muroran Line, Muroran City, Hokkaido

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