A grape orchard in northeastern Japan has opened for fruit-picking, allowing visitors to enjoy the seasonal fruit.

Two farms in Sagae City in Yamagata Prefecture accept more than 1,000 tourists every year. Large grapes such as Kyoho and Suiho are the city's specialty.

Weather officials are urging continued caution against river floods due to torrential rain for people in Yamagata Prefecture, northeastern Japan.

The Meteorological Agency says unstable atmospheric conditions brought record levels of rainfall to parts of the prefecture on Tuesday.

Japanese weather officials are urging people in Yamagata Prefecture to ensure their safety after torrential rain caused the Mogami River to overflow.

The Meteorological Agency says unstable atmospheric conditions brought record-level rainfall to parts of the prefecture on Tuesday.

A governor in northern Japan has expressed concern that the central government's nationwide travel campaign could help spread coronavirus infections.

The government's Go To Travel Campaign, aimed at boosting domestic tourism with offers of discounts and subsidies, kicks off on July 22.

Yamagata Prefecture in northern Japan has launched its own anti-coronavirus measures targeting people coming from other prefectures.

Local officials on Saturday began checking temperatures of visitors at seven locations, including a key train station, an airport and a parking area near the border with Miyagi Prefecture.