Warmest March in recorded history for much of Japan

Warmest March in recorded history for much of Japan

In 2023, much of Japan experienced the warmest March in recorded history. The unprecedented warmth has led to a record early bloom of cherry blossoms in many places.

Nanmadol hits Kyushu as 4th strongest typhoon in the recorded history of Japan

Nanmadol hits Kyushu as 4th strongest typhoon in the recorded history of Japan

Typhoon “Nanmadol” made landfall in Kyushu, Japan on September 18, 2022, with maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h (110 mph) and a central pressure of 935 hPa – making it the 4th strongest typhoon on record to make landfall in Japan. Historical records there date back to 1951.