If the Arakawa river in eastern Tokyo tops its banks in a flood, no less than 11 major lines of East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) would wind up under water in a disaster, according to an estimate ...

The typhoon battered eight prefectures across Japan, with wind speeds of up to 225km/h (140mph). Akigase Park, on the Arakawa River flood plain near Saitama City, was submerged after the typhoon.

The Arakawa River courses through Nagatoro Town in the ... which is best viewed from a boat. The oak and Japanese maple trees lining the riverbanks start to display their colors in early November.

Installed inside the boats are “mametan anka,” a traditional Japanese foot warmer that ... section near the Iwadatami rocks in the Arakawa river, takes about 20 minutes. Tickets are sold ...

Once at the top, we hiked a short distance and found a small café featuring a variety of snacks, including Japanese hot noodle ... wooden boat ride down the Arakawa River, a visit to the Nagatoro ...