Unseasonable heat hits Japan with temperatures exceeding 30 C
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Japan Meteorological Agency
Japan
October 21, 2026
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Multiple regions in Japan recorded temperatures above 30 C on Wednesday. 157 observation points reported high temperatures, marking the latest day in the year to reach this level. The heat was caused by warm air flowing into a low-pressure system.
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