Rainy season over in much of central, eastern, northeastern Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency on Friday announced the apparent end of the rainy season in the Kanto-Koshin region, including Tokyo, the Hokuriku region, and the southern part of the Tohoku region.
The season ended one day earlier than average and on the same day as last year in Kanto-Koshin. It ended five days earlier than average and 13 days earlier than last year in Hokuriku. Southern Tohoku saw the end six days earlier than average and 14 days earlier than last year.
The agency says a high-pressure system is covering much of Japan on Friday, with clear skies mainly in eastern Japan. Many sunny days are expected over the coming week.
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