Today will see high temperatures again during the daytime, with summer heat expected in Nagoya and Gifu.

In Nagoya city before noon. The temperature at this time is 28°C, with a humidity of 49%. In Nagoya, this morning’s minimum temperature was 19.4°C, making for a cool morning, but the sun has been shining intensely since morning, and the temperature is rising rapidly at this time.

This afternoon will also see widespread sunny spells, but clouds are expected to increase from the evening onward. Tonight, rain is expected, mainly in Mie Prefecture. It would be a good idea to bring in your laundry early.

Today’s forecast high temperature is 30°C in places like Nagoya and Gifu, with some areas experiencing summer heat. Other regions are forecast to be around 28°C, making it hot enough for short sleeves and some sweating.

[Weekly Forecast]
Tomorrow, Wednesday, there will be periods of rain, making for changeable weather. By Thursday, sunshine is expected to return. For the coming week, there will be many days where the daytime heat calls for short sleeves. As mornings and evenings will be cooler, please be mindful of the temperature variations.

Nagoya

Nagoya is a major city in central Japan, historically part of the Owari region and a vital castle town. Its most famous cultural site is Nagoya Castle, built in the early 17th century by the Tokugawa shogunate and home to the legendary golden dolphin-like shachihoko. Today, it is a modern industrial and economic hub, known for its manufacturing, including the Toyota Motor Corporation.

Gifu

Gifu is a city in central Japan historically known as a key strategic base during the Sengoku (Warring States) period in the 16th century. It is famous for its traditional cormorant fishing (ukai) on the Nagara River, a practice that has continued for over 1,300 years. The city is also overlooked by Gifu Castle, which sits atop Mount Kinka and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Mie Prefecture

Mie Prefecture is a central Japanese region historically known as the heart of Shinto spirituality, housing the revered Ise Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine). This ancient shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, has been rebuilt every 20 years for over a millennium in a tradition symbolizing renewal. The prefecture is also famous for its female pearl divers (Ama) and as the home of the ninja museum in Iga-Ueno.

Aichi

Aichi is a prefecture in central Japan, home to the major city of Nagoya. It is historically significant as the seat of the powerful Oda, Toyotomi, and Tokugawa samurai clans during the Sengoku period. Today, it is a major industrial and cultural hub, famous for the Toyota Motor Corporation and landmarks like Nagoya Castle.