Japan: Weather Front Brings Widespread Downpours, Prompting Rain Alerts.

September 14, 2026 On Monday, September 14, heavy downpours fell across a wide swath of Japan from Tohoku to Kyushu, as weather fronts moved through the area, prompting Level 2 and 3 rain alerts in some areas. In Akita Prefecture, 69.0 millimeters of rain was recorded in an hour. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “taiga_FGC via Spectee”. Video Location: National Route 7, Tsuchizakiminato-minami, Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan Video Recording Date/Time: September 14, 2026 at about 09:00h