Flood in Wakayama

Flood in Wakayama

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows flooded areas along the Wada River in Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 22, 2012, after heavy rain hit the western Japanese city.

Ochiai Bridge near Nakasendo Wada

Ochiai Bridge near Nakasendo Wada

Ochiai Bridge built over the meeting place of the Rivers Daimon and Yorita near the present Wada village of Chiisagata gun of Nagano prefecture. The Nakasendo proceeds to the Yorita River after passing this bridge. The Yorita River originates from the Wada range.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagano, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐45‐0]

Ida River near Nakasendo Wada

Ida River near Nakasendo Wada

Wada village of Chiisagata gun located in the upper stream of the Yorita River is presently a typical Kaso village (most of the villagers have gone to the city to work, with a drastic population decrease), with remnants of the juku of the Nakasendo during the middle ages. Wada range is known to be the most difficult pass on the Nakasendo from the past.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagano, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐44‐0]

Heavy rain in southwestern Japan

Heavy rain in southwestern Japan

The Wada River is swollen in Kagoshima in southwestern Japan, on July 3, 2019, after heavy rain. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Heavy rain in southwestern Japan

Heavy rain in southwestern Japan

The Wada River is swollen in Kagoshima in southwestern Japan, on July 3, 2019, after heavy rain. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Heavy rain in southwestern Japan

Heavy rain in southwestern Japan

The Wada River is swollen in Kagoshima in southwestern Japan, on July 3, 2019, after heavy rain. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo