Japan starts the week with wintry conditions in the north and calmer, milder weather further south. Northern areas will see clouds, rain, and snow early in the week as colder air moves in and pressure patterns shift. Central Japan stays mostly clear to partly cloudy with only small chances of rain. Southern regions lean cloudy with occasional showers. Temperatures range widely with cold conditions in Sapporo, mild weather around Tokyo, and warm conditions in Okinawa.

No typhoons are currently in the forecast for this week in Japan.

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November is one of the most stunning times to visit Japan. The autumn colors start reaching their peak@> in the northern parts of Japan, transforming parks, temples, and mountainsides into brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold.

The weather is cool and refreshing, perfect for sightseeing and outdoor walks. Popular spots across the country, from Kyoto’s temples to Tokyo’s gardens, are at their most photogenic.

Seasonal flavors like persimmons, mushrooms, and chestnuts continue to fill menus, while illumination events and cultural festivals light up the evenings. It’s the perfect month to experience the beauty and warmth of Japan’s autumn.

Tokyo is set for a bright and stable week that is ideal for sightseeing. After a warm start on Monday, temperatures dip mid-week and then settle into a comfortable pattern with highs in the mid-teens and lows around 5°C to 11°C. Expect sunshine with passing clouds and very low rain chances. Mornings and evenings will feel crisp while afternoons remain comfortable.

Sapporo has a changeable week ahead with plenty of clouds and frequent snow or rain showers. Temperatures hover near freezing at night and in the early morning, then rise gradually toward the weekend with some days reaching around 10°C. Precipitation chances remain moderate to high, and conditions may shift quickly between wet and snowy.

Sendai sees a mild start before temperatures cool significantly. Highs range from 9°C to 16°C through most of the week, and lows fall to 2°C to 6°C. Skies alternate between sun and clouds, and rain chances stay low at around 20 percent to 30 percent, which means many days should remain dry.

Osaka enjoys a pleasant week with mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions. Highs stay in the mid-teens, ranging from 13°C to 20°C, while lows drop to around 5°C later in the period. Rain chances remain low at 20 percent or less, making the weather comfortable for exploring.

Fukuoka starts with a mix of sun and clouds, shifts to mostly cloudy skies in the middle of the week, and brightens again toward the weekend. Highs settle in the mid-to-high teens after an early warm peak, and lows run from 7°C to 12°C. Rain chances remain modest throughout, with around a 30% chance of showers mid-week.

Naha settles into a comfortable pattern with cloudy and partly sunny skies. Highs begin around 27°C and then shift to the 21°C to 24°C range. Lows start near 23°C and then level out at 18°C to 20°C. Rain chances stay between 30 percent and 40 percent, especially early in the week.

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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