Record Heat Hits Japan as Date Marks 35.1 Celsius
The Japan Meteorological Agency recorded 231 observation points with temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius or above as of 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Consequently this...
Japan Defense Shift Signals Major Policy Change in Security Strategy
A Japan Defense Shift is unfolding as Tokyo accelerates efforts to modernize its defense capabilities. Furthermore, government leaders emphasize stronger readiness in response to...
Tokyo Records First Midsummer Day of 2026 With 30.2C
Tokyo recorded its first midsummer day of 2026 on Sunday afternoon. The temperature reached 30.2 degrees Celsius shortly after 1:45 p.m. The Japan Meteorological...
Kokusho-Bi Japan Meteorological Agency Creates Term for 40C Days
The Japan Meteorological Agency has created a new term for extreme heat. Kokusho-bi literally means brutally hot day in Japanese. This new term refers...
First Toyama Lamb Festival Draws Crowds With Diverse Dishes
The Toyama Lamb Festival 2026 took place on April 25 and 26. This lamb festival used the former NHK Toyama broadcasting building site. Organizers...
