Via NHK: Torrential rain in Niigata, Fukushima. Excerpt:
Torrential rains that hit Niigata and Fukushima prefectures in northeastern Japan have left 3 people dead and 3 others missing.
The heavy rain continued through Saturday. More than 6,400 buildings have been damaged or flooded.
Evacuation orders or advisories were in place for 7,300 people in the 2 prefectures.
