Heat Wave Continues In Western Japan, Tokai Region

Heat wave continues in western Japan, Tokai region

Weather officials in Japan are urging caution against heatstroke as intense heat continues to grip wide areas of the country on Monday.

The Meteorological Agency says a high pressure system is covering western and central Japan, causing the mercury to shoot up. In some areas, the temperatures rose above 35 degrees Celsius before noon.

Japan Gripped By Heat Wave As Typhoon Approaches

Japan gripped by heat wave as typhoon approaches

A heat wave continues to grip western and eastern Japan, with the daytime temperature topping 39 degrees Celsius in Hyogo Prefecture in the west on Sunday.

Temperatures rose to 39.2 degrees in Hyogo's Nishiwaki City, and over 38 degrees in the town of Hatoyama in Saitama, as well as Takahashi City in Okayama, and Ogaki City in Gifu.

Scorching Heat Continues To Grip Japan

Scorching heat continues to grip Japan

Scorching heat continued in Japan on Wednesday with temperatures in some areas topping 38 degrees Celsius.

Japan's Meteorological Agency says a very strong typhoon brought warm southerly winds and drove up temperatures mainly in areas along the Sea of Japan coast.

'cat Lord' Of Japan Castle On Duty In Heat Wave

'Cat lord' of Japan castle on duty in heat wave

An iconic tomcat that serves as the "lord" of an ancient castle in Okayama Prefecture, western Japan, is trying to fulfill his duty of greeting tourists in the intense heat.

Bicchu Matsuyama Castle is located in the city of Takahashi, which had a daytime high of 37.1 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Temperatures in the city topped 35 degrees for 18 days in a row.

Sweltering Heat Continues In Western Japan

Sweltering heat continues in western Japan

The sweltering heat continued in western Japan and other regions on Monday, with a maximum temperature of 37 degrees Celsius forecast for some areas.

Meteorological agency officials attribute the hot weather to a high-pressure system covering the main island of Honshu. The mercury soared from the morning in western Japan and the Tokai region.

Scorching Heat Across Japan

Scorching heat across Japan

Scorching heat across Japan has prompted authorities to warn against possible heatstroke.

The Meteorological Agency says temperatures have been rising from Friday morning due to a high-pressure system covering a wide area from Okinawa Prefecture in southern Japan through the northeast.

Scorching Heat Blankets Japan

Scorching heat blankets Japan

Many parts of Japan endured an intense heat wave on Sunday. Weather officials forecast that the scorching heat will continue on Monday.

The temperature reached 40.9 degrees Celsius in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. That's the country's highest record so far this year.

Grueling Heat Wave Continues In Japan

Grueling heat wave continues in Japan

People in Japan are enduring a "hazardous" heat wave. The temperature is again likely to approach 40 degrees Celsius in some areas on Sunday.

On Saturday, temperatures of 35 degrees or higher were registered at 278 of the 921 observation points in the country. That's the largest number so far this summer.

Scorching Heat Continues Across Japan

Scorching heat continues across Japan

Weather officials says they expect "dangerously" high temperatures of almost 40 degrees Celsius will continue across Japan through Sunday.

The Meteorological Agency says a high pressure system over western and eastern Japan increased temperatures on Saturday.

Sweltering Heat Hits Central Tokyo

Sweltering heat hits central Tokyo

Temperatures rose above 35 degrees Celsius in central Tokyo for the first time this summer as a sweltering heat wave continues in Japan.

The Meteorological Agency says a high-pressure system covering vast areas from western through northeastern Japan brought clear skies and high temperatures.

Sweltering Heat Blankets Many Parts Of Japan

Sweltering heat blankets many parts of Japan

Sweltering weather is hitting Japan on Friday, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius in the Kanto region and elsewhere.

The Meteorological Agency says a high-pressure system is covering Pacific coastal areas of western Japan through the southern Tohoku region in northeastern Japan, bringing hot, sunny weather.

Sweltering Heat Wave Continues In Most Of Japan

Sweltering heat wave continues in most of Japan

Japan continued to experience a sweltering summer heat wave on Thursday with daytime highs of over 35 degrees Celsius recorded in many areas.

The Meteorological Agency says a high pressure system covering vast areas from western through northeastern Japan, combined with an influx of warm air, is bringing clear skies and high temperatures to the archipelago.