Bridge over Nagara River partially destroyed

Bridge over Nagara River partially destroyed

SHIRATORI, Japan - The photo, taken from a Kyodo News helicopter at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 15, shows a bridge over the Nagara River in the town of Shiratori, Gifu Prefecture, washed away by floodwater caused by Typhoon No. 16. About 700 residents in nearby areas took refuge from the swollen river.

The Kamaguchi-bashi,a suspension bridge over the Fuji River

The Kamaguchi-bashi,a suspension bridge over the Fuji River

View, facing south, of the suspension bridge over Kamaguchi Gorge (a rugged section of Fuji River) between Naganuki in Shibakawa-cho and Setojima. The rapid flow of Fuji River makes bridges difficult to maintain. During the Edo Period, this was the only bridge over the river. Both banks are cliffs, and the width of the river is at its narrowest here. Several people are on the bridge, which is made of wisteria vines and planks. The village of Ozaki and Mt. Shiratori are visible in the background.==Date:unknown, Place:Shizuoka, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number64‐16‐0]

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.

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.

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.

Shirotori Bridge

Shirotori Bridge

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

Shiratori Bridge, Shukutsu side

Shiratori Bridge, Shukutsu side

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

Bridge over Nagara River partially destroyed

Bridge over Nagara River partially destroyed

SHIRATORI, Japan - The photo, taken from a Kyodo News helicopter at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 15, shows a bridge over the Nagara River in the town of Shiratori, Gifu Prefecture, washed away by floodwater caused by Typhoon No. 16. About 700 residents in nearby areas took refuge from the swollen river.