Successfully Breaking The Record, Japan Becomes The Warmest Fall In 126 Years

JAKARTA - Japan has just made new history by experiencing its warmest fall since temperature recording began in 1898. Japan has recorded its warmest fall record since recording began 126 years ago

The Japan Meteorology Agency announced that the average temperature in the fall of this year increased by 1.97 degrees Celsius above the normal average. That means, visitors must delay seeing views of autumn leaves that are usually popular until December.

"This year, the average temperature of 1.97 degrees Celsius is higher than usual, making it the hottest fall since 1898, when statistics began," the Japan Meteorological Agency said in a statement on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Reported by VOI from the Channel News Asia page on Thursday, December 5, 2024, the temperature in Tokyo was recorded at 2.4 degrees Celsius higher than the average from September to November. Meanwhile in Nagoya, the temperature rose 2.9 degrees, and 1.2 degrees warmer in the city of North Sapporo.

This weather conditions caused the fall leaves season in Japan to be delayed. In fact, this condition usually attracts many tourists. The leaves that usually turn red and bright yellow run slower than usual.

In Kyoto, a rail company that is known for its route through the forest of luminousATAN trees at night has extended its operating schedule, due to late leaf color changes.

According to Japan's Meteorological Company, the best time to enjoy the view of the fallen leaves in Tokyo is around December 5. While in Osaka it is estimated that on December 9, the two are slower and not as usual.

This year, Japan also recorded the hottest summer ever, as extreme heat waves hit various parts of the world. Scientists call climate change the main trigger of this phenomenon.

In fact, the snow at the top of Mount Fuji, which is usually an iconic sight in winter, only appeared in early November, a month late from usual October.