Summer Has Arrived! Tokyo Hits First 35°C Day as Rainy Season Ends in Kanto and Tokai Regions
On July 20, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced that the rainy season ( tsuyu ) has likely ended in the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions. This arrival of summer is one day later than average, and 22 to 23 days later than last year, which saw a historically early end to the rainy season. While many are excited for the long-awaited summer, concerns are mounting over "dangerous heat" due to a sudden surge in temperatures across the country. Tokyo Records First "Extremely Hot Day" of the Year; Heatstroke Alerts Issued in 39 Prefectures Coinciding with the announcement, the Japanese archipelago was hit by intense sunshine. Central Tokyo recorded its first "extremely hot day" of the year (defined as temperatures reaching 35°C/95°F or higher). With Heatstroke Alerts issued across 39 prefectures, it marked a scorching start to the mid-summer season. On social media, posts urging precautions surged, with many sharing safety tips like, "The real heat ...