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What kind of climate does Japan live in?
Japan has four distinct seasons with a climate ranging from subarctic in the north to subtropical in the south. Conditions are different between the Pacific side and the Sea of Japan side.
What’s the weather like in Japan in the fall?
Autumn in Japan has a comfortable climate, roughly the same as spring. The heat breaks, the humidity goes down, and the air feels cool and dry. Just as the cherry blossoms attract crowds in the spring, many tourists gather in Nara prefecture, Kyoto prefecture, and Nikko city to enjoy the beautiful tints of autumn.
When do the seasons start and end in Japan?
Last updated: 8 October 2019. Japan has four distinct seasons: March to May is spring; June to August is summer; September to November is autumn; and December to February is winter. Each season has very different temperatures and climates.
Which is the most comfortable season in Japan?
Spring and autumn are the two most comfortable seasons in Japan. This is the time when one can feel the breath of life and see the symbol of early spring, the cherry blossoms.
How does geography affect the culture of Japan?
The climate is mild and rainy. It is separated from the mainland, and as a result, fewer people came to live there than other areas. Rice is commonly grown because of the climate. Fish is another regular food. Groups of mountains and usual rainfall cause lush emerald lands. These areas are admired in culture for their earthly beauty.
How is the environment an issue in Japan?
Climate change in Japan is already affecting Japan, and the Japanese government is increasingly enacting policy to respond. Currently, Japan is a world leader in the development of new climate-friendly technologies. Honda and Toyota hybrid electric vehicles were named to have the highest fuel efficiency and lowest Greenhouse gas emissions.
How is the temperature going to change in Japan?
Earth Simulator calculations reveal the daily increase in mean temperature in Japan during the period of 2071 to 2100. The temperature will increased by 3.0 °C in Scenario B1 and 4.2 °C in A1B compared to that of 1971 to 2000. Similarly, the daily maximum temperature in Japan will increase by 3.1 °C in B1 and 4.4 °C in A1B.