Tokyo starts the week cloudy on Monday, clearing later, with temperatures around 8°C to 17°C (46°F to 63°F). Tuesday will be clear and slightly warmer, followed by partly cloudy skies midweek, with highs near 15°C to 17°C (59°F to 63°F) and lows around 7°C to 9°C (45°F to 48°F).

Toward the weekend, expect mostly cloudy conditions and cooler weather, with highs ranging from 13°C to 15°C (55°F to 59°F) and lows dipping to around 4°C to 6°C (39°F to 43°F).

Pack layers for the cooler mornings and evenings, along with a warm jacket to stay comfortable as temperatures drop later in the week.

From December 4 to 8, a low-pressure system will linger over the Sea of Okhotsk while high pressure from the continent spreads toward Japan. This will bring chilly, winter-like weather, especially in northern areas and along the Sea of Japan.

By December 7 and 8, the low-pressure system will strengthen, making the wintry conditions more noticeable, particularly in northern regions.

Pack warm layers, a cozy coat, gloves, and sturdy shoes to stay comfortable in the cold, especially if you're heading north or to the Sea of Japan coast.

No typhoon warnings have been issued for the Tokyo area this week.

Japan's typhoon season runs from May through October, with most activity from July to September. During a typhoon, transit delays and cancelations can be expected. Be sure to stay updated on the latest weather and flight information. For real-time updates on railways and airports, visit LIVE JAPAN's transport information page.

Sapporo will have a chilly and cloudy week, with occasional showers on Monday and Tuesday and temperatures ranging from -1°C to 7°C (30°F to 45°F). From Wednesday onward, frequent flurries will dominate, with highs gradually cooling to around 1°C to 3°C (34°F to 37°F) and lows dropping to -3°C (27°F).

Pack a warm coat, gloves, and boots or warm waterproof shoes to stay comfortable in the cold, snowy conditions.

Sendai will have a mix of cloudy and clear skies early in the week, with temperatures around 3°C to 14°C (37°F to 57°F). Midweek turns mostly cloudy, with highs gradually cooling to around 10°C to 12°C (50°F to 54°F) and lows near 4°C to 6°C (39°F to 43°F).

By the weekend, expect mostly cloudy skies with colder conditions, as highs dip to around 8°C to 10°C (46°F to 50°F) and lows drop to 1°C to 3°C (34°F to 37°F).

Pack layers for the cool mornings and evenings, along with a warm jacket to stay comfortable as temperatures drop later in the week.

Osaka starts the week partly cloudy and mild, with temperatures around 7°C to 18°C (45°F to 64°F). Midweek remains partly cloudy, with highs cooling slightly to around 14°C to 16°C (57°F to 61°F) and lows near 8°C to 9°C (46°F to 48°F).

The weekend will be mostly cloudy and cooler, with highs around 11°C to 14°C (52°F to 57°F) and lows dropping to 5°C to 7°C (41°F to 45°F).

Pack layers for mild afternoons and cooler mornings, along with a warm jacket for the chillier weekend.

Fukuoka starts the week cloudy, clearing later, with mild temperatures around 10°C to 19°C (50°F to 66°F). Midweek becomes cooler, with partly to mostly cloudy skies and highs around 13°C to 14°C (55°F to 57°F) and lows near 8°C to 9°C (46°F to 48°F).

The weekend will bring more clouds and occasional showers, with highs dropping to around 10°C to 12°C (50°F to 54°F) and lows between 5°C and 6°C (41°F to 43°F).

Pack layers for the cooler days, a warm jacket for evenings, and a raincoat or umbrella for the rainy weekend.

Naha will start the week clear and warm, with temperatures around 18°C to 25°C (64°F to 77°F). Midweek turns cloudier, with highs easing to around 23°C to 24°C (73°F to 75°F) and lows between 19°C and 21°C (66°F to 70°F).

The weekend will be cooler and cloudy, with highs near 20°C to 22°C (68°F to 72°F) and lows dipping to around 17°C (63°F).

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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