What started as a routine subway ride became a fight for survival. Over 500 passengers were trapped underground as floodwaters poured in—and the city’s response came far too late. This is the story of ...

They call it the "Tokyo Underground Cathedral" and the "Tokyo Parthenon" because of its monumentality. But, in reality, it is a fabulous work of engineering to prevent flooding in Japan's main city.

Every monsoon is a reminder of the divergence between what urban residents need and the infrastructure being built. How come ...