The Japan Times: One of Tokyo’s most important water sources, the Arakawa is also the deadliest r…

One of Tokyo’s most important water sources, the Arakawa is also the deadliest river in Japan in the event of flooding — risks being amplified by extreme weather, rising sea levels and other climate-related events associated with global warming. Covering 2,940 square kilometers, the Arakawa River basin is home to approximately 10 million people and spreads across the Tokyo metropolitan area, where one-third of Japan’s population and industries are concentrated. A major source of agricultural irrigation and tap water, the river is, quite literally, the lifeblood of the nation’s economy. Read more about the Arakawa with the link in our bio. 📸 Alex K.T. Martin
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