It’s a week of shifting autumn skies across Japan! Sapporo will stay mostly cloudy with a mix of rain and chill, while Tokyo enjoys mild, mostly cloudy days with some sunny breaks. Down south, Naha remains warm and humid, with on-and-off rain through the week.

From October 29 to 30, a high-pressure system will move eastward across Honshu, while a front lingers south of Japan. By Halloween, Japan will sit under a trough of low pressure, bringing more unsettled skies. A low will then move northeast on November 1, followed by another system heading toward northern Japan on the 2nd, as continental high pressure builds over the East China Sea.

No typhoons are in this week's forecast.

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October is one of the most beautiful months to visit Japan. The summer heat has faded, and the air feels crisp and comfortable - perfect for sightseeing.

Trees across the country begin to show hints of autumn color, especially in the northern regions and higher elevations.

Seasonal foods like sweet potatoes, chestnuts, and mushrooms fill markets and restaurant menus, while cities host lively events and harvest festivals. It’s a wonderful time to enjoy Japan’s natural beauty and local traditions before the chill of winter sets in.

Expect a mostly cloudy week in Tokyo, with some sunshine sneaking in early and late in the period. Temperatures will drop as the week goes on — from comfortable highs in the low 20s °C (upper 60s °F) to cooler highs in the high teens °C (mid-60s °F). Nights will feel brisk, dipping to around 10–12 °C (50–54 °F). Rain chances stay modest for most of the week but could rise toward Saturday with a brief shower or two.

Prepare for chilly, changeable weather in Sapporo this week! Expect plenty of clouds, with rain — and possibly a touch of snow — early on. Daytime highs will hover between the mid-single digits and mid-teens °C (40s–50s °F), while lows dip close to freezing.

Sendai will see its fair share of cloudy skies, but there’ll be moments of sunshine too. A few rainier days may appear toward the weekend. Temperatures drop midweek, with highs between 13–20 °C (mid-50s to high 60s °F) and lows around 5–13 °C (low 40s to mid-50s °F).

Osaka’s forecast brings a pleasant start, mostly sunny and mild, followed by increasing clouds and a chance of rain as the weekend nears. Highs stay in the low 20s °C (upper 60s °F), dipping slightly midweek, with comfortable lows in the low to mid-teens °C (50s °F).

Fukuoka enjoys a mild, mostly dry week, with a blend of sunshine and clouds. Highs hover around the low 20s °C (upper 60s °F), with lows in the mid-teens °C (upper 50s °F). A few light showers may appear, but they shouldn’t disrupt travel plans much.

Clouds and scattered showers will be a regular feature in Naha this week. Temperatures stay comfortably warm, with highs between 24–29 °C (mid-70s to mid-80s °F) and lows around 22–24 °C (low to mid-70s °F). The middle of the week may bring more frequent rain, but breaks of sunshine are still likely.

The forecast was AI-generated and then human-edited. Source for forecast and images: Japan Meteorological Agency website (www.jma.go.jp)

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