6+ hour, 29+ min ago  (387+ words) May 18, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Retailers in Japan are stepping up summer sales campaigns as consumers prepare for potentially prolonged periods of hot weather, where temperatures could reach 40 C or higher. Some stores are also seeking to draw customers by…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (178+ words) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The first northerly wind, signaling the start of winter, blew in Tokyo and parts of western Japan on Monday, four days earlier than u Please view the main text area of the page by skipping the main menu....

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (162+ words) September 1, 2025 (Mainichi Japan) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan logged its hottest summer since 1898, when comparable records first became available, with the average temperature 2. 36 C above normal, the weather agency said Monday. The reading for the three months from June to August topped…...