The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) is a governmental body headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, operating under the Ministry of ...
Spring travel demand for Japan’s famous cherry blossom season is rising as forecasts indicate the blossoms will bloom slightly earlier than usual this year. According to the Japan Weather Association, ...
TOKYO -- The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced on April 17 that it has chosen "kokushobi," which literally means "cruelly hot day," as a new term for days when high temperatures hit 40 ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. For 2026, the sakura forecast points to a mostly earlier-than-average ...