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The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA; 気象庁, Kishō-chō) is a division of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism dedicated to the scientific observation and research of natural phenomena.

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. Northern Japan has warm summers and very cold winters with heavy snow on the Sea of Japan side and in mountainous areas.

The Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁, Kishōchō) or JMA, is the Japanese government's weather service. It has the duty of getting the information on the weather and making the weather forecasts in Japan. It also must observe and warn about earthquakes, typhoons, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions.

Updated as needed in accordance with the special warnings, warnings, and advisories issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency . *The criteria for announcement vary depending on the region, but when special warnings, warnings, and advisories are issued, please be vigilant and pay close attention to weather information.

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May 4, 2006 · Temperatures as low as -20°C are frequently observed in inland areas of Hokkaido, while Okinawa and Amami have mild winters due to their subtropical location. An anticyclonic …

Japan Meteorological Agency announced at 5:00 p.m. Click on a city to see more forecasts in the area. The map shows the real-time rain area, updated every five minutes based on radar...

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) works to provide information that will help to mitigate the effects of ter indust these tasks, advanced technology grounded in the latest science is essential. The Meteorological Research Institute (MRI) is a JMA facility that conducts research to clarify and support the p associated