The Shirakawa river (Japanese: 白川) is a first-class river that runs down from Mount Aso through Kumamoto.[1] In the past the Shirakawa River has overflowed and led to severe flooding such as during the 1953 North Kyushu flood. 32°46′51″N 130°36′13″E / 32.7807°N 130.6035°E / 32.7807; 130.6035 | ||||||