Heavy rain pounded Akita Prefecture in northeastern Japan on Saturday due to an active seasonal rain front, triggering river flooding and landslides that have left four injured.The cities of Akita and Noshiro issued an alert urging residents to immediately get to safety after local rivers broke their banks, while areas near JR Akita Station became partially submerged in floodwater.The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be vigilant in the northeastern region as heavy precipitation is forecast to continue on Sunday.Bullet train services were suspended between Morioka and Aki…READ FULL ARTICLE