Monkeys at a zoo in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, are gathering around a bonfire to warm up in the winter cold.
The Japan Monkey Centre in Inuyama City showcases the event every year. The custom began nearly 60 years ago when zookeepers made a bonfire for themselves ... and the monkeys who are usually scared of fire moved closer to enjoy its warmth.
Japan's weather officials will stop observations of about 90 percent of plants and animals that have continued for nearly 70 years.
The Meteorological Agency began observing the flowering of plants and the first chirping of animals in 1953 to report changes in season and climate.
Japanese weather officials are calling on people to stay on the highest alert even though Typhoon Haishen, now threatening Japan's southwest, has weakened slightly.
Officials of the Meteorological Agency held a news conference at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Japanese weather officials are calling on people to stay on the highest alert even though Typhoon Haishen, now threatening Japan's southwest, has weakened slightly.
Officials of the Meteorological Agency held a news conference at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Two powerful weather systems are bearing down on western Japan from different directions. Weather officials are warning people on the southwestern island of Kyushu to prepare for a strong typhoon.
At the same time, a severe tropical storm is expected to hit the region in the coming days.
Two powerful weather systems are bearing down on western Japan from different directions.
Weather officials are warning people on the southwestern island of Kyushu to prepare for a strong typhoon heading their way. At the same time, a severe tropical storm is expected to hit western Japan in the coming days.
Two powerful weather systems are bearing down on western Japan from different directions. Weather officials are warning people to prepare for a strong typhoon heading toward the southwestern island of Kyushu. At the same time, a severe tropical storm is expected to hit western Japan in the coming days.
Typhoon Maysak has been gathering force, and will likely approach northern Kyushu this evening. The island is already being buffeted by strong winds.
Japanese weather officials are forecasting temperatures above 38 degrees Celsius for some parts of the country. They are urging people to be on the alert for heat stroke.
The Meteorological Agency says sweltering weather continued in many parts of Japan on Monday. A daytime high of 38.6 degrees, which was the highest of the season, was recorded in the city of Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture.
Japanese weather officials are warning torrential rains may pound wide areas of western and eastern Japan over the weekend.
The Meteorological Agency says warm, damp air is flowing towards a seasonal rain front hovering over western and eastern parts of archipelago, destabilizing atmospheric conditions across wide areas.
Torrential rains have been pounding Japan's southwestern region of Kyushu over the last four days. Dozens of people have been confirmed dead as the search for the missing continues.
Weather and land officials are asking people to remain on alert for flooding and landslides.
Torrential rains that lashed southern Japan on Saturday began to ease in the afternoon, prompting authorities to change a heavy rain 'emergency warning' for Kumamoto and Kagoshima prefectures to a 'warning'.
Flooding continues to cause havoc in many residential areas, and Nakamoto Yoshihisa, Japan's Meteorological Agency official, urged people to remain alert, and follow any evacuation orders from their municipalities.
Japanese weather officials say stormy conditions are expected through Tuesday in most parts of the country. They advise caution for strong winds and heavy rain.
The Meteorological Agency says a low-pressure system and unstable atmospheric conditions are bringing strong winds and rain to many parts of western and eastern Japan.
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