Tokyo International News Agency

On June 27, at around 9:00 AM, Typhoon No. 8, which had been tracking north off the southern coast of Japan, transitioned into an extratropical cyclone over the ocean east of Japan. Following the news, social media was filled with sighs of relief, with users posting comments such as, "I can breathe easy for now," and "Now I can go ahead with my plans." At the same time, some raised questions about the meteorological shift, wondering what it actually means when a typhoon becomes an extratropical cyclone. However, meteorologists and weather enthusiasts are warning that "the real danger is just beginning." This is because another storm, Typhoon No. 7, is currently tracking northeast off the coast of Shikoku and is projected to approach or make landfall along the Pacific side of eastern and western Japan from Thursday evening through the night. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Typhoon No. 7 is forecast to bring extremely heavy rainfall, part...

On February 7, 2026, widespread snowfall was observed across the Kanto region, generating significant buzz on social media, where "It's snowing" became a trending topic. Many people expressed surprise and confusion, as the snow began falling earlier than meteorological forecasts had predicted. Reports of snow poured in from major areas across Tokyo, including Roppongi, Shinagawa, the vicinity of Gakugei-daigaku Station, Shinjuku, and Asakusa, as well as from Yokohama. Users posted exclamations of surprise like "OMG, it's already snowing!" and "It's really snowing quite a bit!" Many also shared their sensory experiences, such as "It's cold!! And it's really snowing a lot!" Some even shared detailed observations, noting, "The snowflakes are quite large." This sudden snowfall impacted people's plans. Some mentioned changing their schedules, saying, "It's snowing, so I've decided not to go out," whi...