Japan Records Warmest Autumn in 126 Years

Unprecedented temperatures delay seasonal foliage and snow patterns, underscoring climate crisis impacts.

Japan's Meteorological Agency reported that autumn temperatures from September to November were 1.97°C above the historical average, making it the hottest since records began in 1898.
Tokyo, Nagoya, and Sapporo experienced temperature increases of 2.4°C, 2.9°C, and 1.2°C above average, respectively, during this period.
The delayed onset of autumn foliage has pushed peak viewing dates to early December in cities like Tokyo and Osaka, disrupting traditional seasonal tourism activities.
Mount Fuji remained snowless until early November, marking the longest delay in snowfall since recordkeeping began 130 years ago.
Climate scientists attribute these extreme weather patterns to the climate crisis, with 2024 on track to become the hottest year ever recorded globally.