The tsunami that hit northern Japan today created an enormous whirlpool in a harbor off the east coast of that country. According to researchers, whirlpools aren't unusual after waves of this size.

Whirlpools created by powerful tidal currents in the Naruto Strait, located between the Tokushima Prefecture city of Naruto and Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture in west Japan, are attracting tourists.

Whirlpools in the Naruto Strait between western Japan's Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, and Minamiawaji, Hyogo Prefecture, have reached their spring peak, drawing tour boats full of people to see the ...

NARUTO, Tokushima Prefecture—The “uzushio” tidal whirlpools are now at their best in the Naruto Strait here, drawing tourists from both Japan and abroad for the thrilling nature show. Multiple ...