Tokyo will have a mostly cloudy start to the week, with temperatures ranging from lows around 2°C (36°F) to highs near 9°C to 14°C (48°F to 57°F). Midweek brings partly cloudy skies, with highs steady around 11°C to 13°C (52°F to 55°F) and lows near 2°C to 3°C (36°F to 37°F).

The weekend will turn cloudier, with scattered showers possible on Sunday and slightly cooler temperatures, as highs hover around 10°C to 12°C (50°F to 54°F).

From January 29, Japan will experience a strong winter pattern as a low-pressure system moves east of the Kuril Islands. By January 30, high pressure will settle over western Japan, leaving northern Japan under colder, wintry conditions.

Between January 31 and February 1, the high-pressure system will shift east across southern Japan, bringing calmer weather. By February 2, a trough will pass over Japan, potentially bringing some unsettled conditions.

Expect cold weather, especially in the north, with calmer days midweek. Pack warm layers, a coat, gloves, and sturdy shoes to stay comfortable. Rain gear may be useful later in the week.

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 cold and snowy week, with mostly cloudy skies and frequent flurries starting Tuesday. Temperatures will range from lows around -5°C to -1°C (23°F to 30°F) and highs steady between 1°C and 3°C (34°F to 37°F).

The flurries will continue through the weekend, with slightly colder conditions toward Sunday.

Pack a heavy winter coat, insulated boots, gloves, and a hat to stay warm in the chilly and snowy weather.

Sendai will have a mix of partly cloudy and mostly cloudy skies this week, with temperatures ranging from lows around -2°C to 1°C (28°F to 34°F) and highs between 6°C and 10°C (43°F to 50°F). Midweek sees slightly milder conditions, while the weekend turns cooler and cloudy, with a chance of flurries or scattered showers on Sunday.

Osaka will see mostly cloudy skies throughout the week, with occasional scattered showers on Monday, Saturday, and Sunday. Temperatures will range from lows around 3°C to 6°C (37°F to 43°F) and highs steady between 10°C and 12°C (50°F to 54°F).

Fukuoka will have a chilly and cloudy week with frequent scattered showers early on, and a chance of flurries on Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs will range from around 6°C to 12°C (43°F to 54°F), while lows stay between 2°C and 6°C (36°F to 43°F).

Thursday brings partly cloudy skies and a slight warm-up, but the weekend will be cloudy again with occasional showers on Saturday.

Naha will start the week with rain on Monday, followed by mostly cloudy skies through midweek. Temperatures will stay mild, with lows around 11°C to 13°C (52°F to 55°F) and highs between 14°C and 16°C (57°F to 61°F).

The latter half of the week brings partly cloudy skies on Thursday and a warm-up, with highs reaching 18°C to 23°C (64°F to 73°F) by the weekend. Expect occasional showers on Saturday.

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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