Heading into this week in Tokyo, expect a mix of clouds and occasional rain, with the skies clearing up as the days progress. The temperature will hover around 14-20°C (57-68°F) in the early part of the week. As we approach the weekend, temperatures will rise slightly, ranging from around 15-26°C (59-79°F), with more cloud cover but less rain.

Layering is key for this week's variable weather—consider packing a spring jacket, along with a waterproof layer for those rainy days. Lighter clothing will be comfortable for the warmer afternoons.

This week, weather across different regions of Japan will see a mix of rain and clearer skies. In Northern Japan and along the Sea of Japan coast, expect cloudy and rainy conditions on the 24th and 25th, clearing up from the 26th to the 28th with cloudy to sunny days. The Pacific side of Eastern Japan will experience similar patterns, with rain on the 24th and 28th, but predominantly sunny or cloudy weather from the 25th to the 27th.

Western Japan will have cloudy and rainy days on the 24th and from the 27th to the 28th, with clearer skies on the 25th and 26th.

Given the varied weather, travelers should pack for both wet and sunny conditions. A waterproof jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and a mix of light clothing that can be layered would be suitable for the fluctuating temperatures and conditions throughout the week.

This week in Sapporo, anticipate a mix of cloudy days with intermittent showers and gradual warming. Early in the week, temperatures will start around 6°C to 15°C (43°F to 59°F), with cloudy conditions clearing up briefly on Monday. Midweek, expect temperatures to stay steady, ranging from 9°C to 16°C (48°F to 61°F), alongside occasional showers on Wednesday and Thursday.

Towards the end of the week, the weather will warm up slightly with lows of 11°C to 13°C (52°F to 55°F) and highs reaching up to 23°C (73°F) under mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies.

Travelers should consider packing a variety of clothing options, including a waterproof jacket for the rain, and warmer layers for the cooler mornings and evenings. Lighter attire will be comfortable for the milder afternoons.

In Sendai this week, the weather will largely be cloudy with scattered showers midweek. Temperatures will start off cooler around 12°C to 18°C (54°F to 64°F) at the beginning of the week, with mostly cloudy skies on Monday and Tuesday. Showers will appear on Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures ranging from 11°C to 22°C (52°F to 72°F).

Towards the end of the week, conditions will improve slightly, with temperatures increasing to around 12°C to 25°C (54°F to 77°F) under partly cloudy skies from Friday to Sunday.

For your trip to Sendai, it's wise to pack clothing that can handle a bit of rain and cooler evenings. A lightweight rain jacket, some long sleeve tops, and perhaps a warmer layer for the cooler early mornings and nights would be ideal.

This week in Osaka, expect a pattern of cloudy skies mixed with occasional showers, particularly towards the middle of the week. The temperatures will generally range from 15°C to 26°C (59°F to 79°F). Monday starts off cloudy, warming up to 25°C (77°F). Showers will increase by Tuesday and peak on Wednesday, cooling down to around 20°C (68°F).

The latter half of the week will see a slight improvement in the weather with partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures, reaching up to 26°C (79°F) on Friday and Saturday. However, expect some showers again by Sunday.

For your visit to Osaka, packing versatile clothing such as a waterproof jacket, light sweaters, and comfortable walking shoes will be key to accommodating the fluctuating weather conditions.

In Fukuoka this week, expect predominantly cloudy skies with some scattered showers, particularly midweek and again during the weekend. Temperatures will be mild, typically ranging from around 14°C to 24°C (57°F to 75°F). The week begins with cloudy weather, gradually warming from 21°C (70°F) on Monday to 24°C (75°F) by Tuesday.

Midweek, temperatures will dip slightly to around 20°C (68°F) on Wednesday with some showers, but will climb back to the mid-20s towards the end of the week under partly to mostly cloudy skies. Showers will reappear on Saturday and Sunday, maintaining a cooler but still mild climate.

For those traveling to Fukuoka, it would be wise to pack a light raincoat or umbrella, along with layers that can easily adjust to the changing temperatures and conditions, such as breathable long-sleeve tops and a medium-weight jacket for the cooler evenings.

This week in Naha, expect consistently cloudy conditions with temperatures ranging roughly from 21°C to 29°C (70°F to 84°F). The weather will be warmest at the start of the week, reaching up to 29°C (84°F) on Monday, but will cool slightly following days of rain and showers starting Tuesday.

Rain will be a common theme throughout the week, particularly from Tuesday onwards, with scattered showers affecting most days. The temperatures will hover around the mid-20s, providing a consistently mild climate despite the wet weather.

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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