The district authorities have kicked off a fresh survey for Rs 3,000-crore revitalisation project for the 'almost dying' ...

While around 70 million salmon returned to Japanese rivers each year in the mid-2000s, recent numbers have dropped to between 20 and 30 million. The water temperature in the Sashiruigawa river is ...

Supreme Court pauses judge’s order on Trump foreign aid funding Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts paused a federal judge's order requiring the Trump administration to pay foreign aid ...

NACHI-KATSUURA, Wakayama Prefecture—During dry periods and soggy natural disasters, the Butsubutsugawa, the shortest river in Japan, has consistently played an essential role in this community.

ITOIGAWA, Niigata -- This central Japan city famed for its jade stones ... among government officials and parties responsible for river management about how to address endless cases of people ...

Our cyclist travels three large rivers in central Japan: the Kiso, the Nagara and the Ibi. He explores unique cultures related to the rivers, like cormorant fishing and an exciting float festival.