Pressure patterns typical for July and August created a heat wave across the country on June 29 and record-high temperatures for the month in 135 locations, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Summers in Japan are typically hot and rainy. Unlike much of the US, where warmer temperatures generally lead to less rain, Japan’s climate is heavily influenced by its surrounding oceans. Warmer air, ...

TOKYO: Record-breaking heat is expected to hit Japan on Sunday (July 21), with over 200 locations across Japan forecast to experience extreme temperatures. Scorching temperatures were recorded ...

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued heatstroke alerts for 26 prefectures, urging residents to take precautions against the potentially deadly heat. With the relentless heat showing no ...