National Jul 26, 2021
Tropical Storm Nepartak could make landfall Tuesday on Japan's main island
Olympic organizers said Tuesday's competitions would go on as scheduled, except for a small number of events that were already rescheduled.
National Jul 26, 2021
AI predicts sales from weather to cut food waste in Fukuoka test
The city of Fukuoka, jointly with the Japan Weather Association, is conducting an experiment to reduce food waste using artificial intelligence. In the experiment, AI is used to predict sales of products in line with weather conditions, allowing stores to adjust their order and production ...
Summer Olympics Jul 25, 2021
IOC would back schedule changes at Tokyo Games if needed due to heat
High humidity has added to discomfort, and athletes have failed to find much relief from ice bags and hoses blowing cool air.
National | FOCUS Jul 12, 2021
Heat risks add to challenges for Tokyo's pandemic-hit Olympics
by Oscar Boyd
Overheating can affect muscle and cardiovascular functions, which is made worse if athletes become dehydrated at the same time.
National | FOCUS Jul 12, 2021
Not just COVID-19: Quakes and typhoons pose threat to Tokyo Olympics
Japan is regularly rattled by earthquakes and battered by typhoons, and experts warn that disaster preparation for the games should not take a back seat because of the virus.
National Aug 23, 2020
Typhoon Bavi heads toward Okinawa; heavy rains lash some parts of Japan
An advisory warning for heavy rains and strong winds has been issued for Okinawa and the Amami region by the Meteorological Agency as a typhoon makes its way toward the island prefecture. Typhoon Bavi — packing winds of up to 144 km per hour — ...
World / Science & Health Jun 16, 2020
U.S. agency violated science policy by backing Trump's 'Sharpiegate' hurricane tweet, report finds
The head of the U.S. agency that warns of dangerous weather violated its policy on scientific integrity with a statement last year backing a tweeted forecast by President Donald Trump about the path of a hurricane, according to a report released Monday. Trump wrote on ...
Commentary / World May 23, 2020
by Gwynne Dyer
People who live in areas with extreme weather know storms are getting worse. Now there is hard data to prove it.
National / Science & Health May 12, 2020
Fears of heat illnesses surge as Japan masks up for the summer
Experts stress caution when wearing masks for virus protection as sweltering summer heat could add to breathing difficulties and dehydration.
National May 11, 2020
Temperatures across Japan soared Monday, with many areas in the Kanto region topping 30 degrees Celsius — levels on par with those of midsummer days. As of noon, the mercury had hit 31.7 degrees Celsius in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture; 31.1 C in Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture; ...
National Mar 29, 2020
Snow and store closures keep Tokyo crowds at bay over critical coronavirus weekend
by Masumi Koizumi and Ryusei Takahashi
A rare late-March snowfall coupled with numerous store closures helped keep Tokyo residents indoors Sunday, day two of a crucial weekend in the city's attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19. With snow falling across the Kanto region from morning until around noon, an icy ...
National Feb 10, 2020
Record-low snowfall puts Niigata city's plan to cool Tokyo Olympic venues in jeopardy
A city in Niigata Prefecture, known for its abundant snowfall every year, was planning to send snow to soccer stadiums and other facilities to be used at this year's Tokyo Olympic Games to tackle the heat. But amid record low snowfall this season, the city ...