In Tokyo this week, expect mostly cloudy skies with occasional scattered showers. Early in the week, temperatures will hover around 26-29°C (79-84°F). Midweek, it warms up slightly, reaching highs between 31-33°C (88-91°F), before cooling down again towards the weekend with temperatures ranging from 23-29°C (73-84°F).

Pack light clothing such as T-shirts and shorts for warm days and an umbrella for frequent showers.

This week in Japan, expect a low-pressure system to move into the Sea of Japan on July 3rd. By July 4th, the system shifts eastward, bringing a front to the coastal areas of western Japan. On July 5th, the front remains over the Sea of Japan but weakens. July 6th sees another low-pressure system advancing to the Yellow Sea, extending a front from the Sea of Japan to eastern Japan. On July 7th, this front will stretch from the Hokuriku region to the Tohoku region.

Temperatures will generally range from around 23-31°C (73-88°F). Pack light, breathable clothing such as t-shirts and shorts, but also bring a light jacket or sweater for cooler mornings and evenings. An umbrella will be handy for any potential showers.

In Sapporo this week, expect a mix of rain and clouds on Monday with temperatures around 16-21°C (61-70°F). As the week progresses, the weather clears up with partly cloudy skies and temperatures rising to 26-31°C (79-88°F). Towards the weekend, it remains partly cloudy, with temperatures ranging from 18-30°C (64-86°F), cooling slightly to 20-28°C (68-82°F) by Sunday.

Pack light layers, including t-shirts and long sleeves.

In Sendai this week, expect mostly cloudy skies with occasional scattered showers. Early in the week, temperatures will range from around 24-29°C (75-84°F). Midweek, it cools slightly with temperatures between 20-27°C (68-81°F) and frequent showers. Towards the weekend, temperatures will be around 21-29°C (70-84°F), with more clouds and occasional showers continuing.

Pack light, breathable clothing such as t-shirts and shorts, along with a long-sleeved shirt for cooler evenings.

In Osaka this week, expect showers on Monday and Tuesday with temperatures around 24-28°C (75-82°F). The middle of the week brings mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures rising to 31°C (88°F). Towards the weekend, it remains cloudy, with temperatures ranging from 24-30°C (75-86°F).

Pack light, breathable clothing like t-shirts and shorts, and bring a light jacket for cooler moments. An umbrella or raincoat will be essential for the rainy start of the week.

In Fukuoka this week, expect rain on Monday and Tuesday with temperatures around 25-32°C (77-90°F). The rest of the week will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures ranging from 25-33°C (77-91°F).

Pack light, breathable clothing such as t-shirts and shorts, and bring a long-sleeved shirt for cooler evenings. An umbrella will be essential for the rainy start of the week.

In Naha this week, expect clear skies on Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures around 28-34°C (82-93°F). The rest of the week will be partly cloudy, with temperatures consistently ranging from 28-34°C (82-93°F).

Pack light, breathable clothing such as t-shirts and shorts, and bring sunscreen and a hat to stay protected from the sun.

Forecast text was AI-generated, then human-edited. Source for forecast and images: Japan Meteorological Agency website, www.jma.go.jp

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