The lowest temperature in Tokyo is 17.7 degrees, setting a new record for autumn this year, even colder than Sapporo

Tokyo's lowest temperature of 17.7 degrees set a new record for autumn this year, even colder than Sapporo. (File photo from Bloomberg)

First published 9-10 22:24

Update time 9-11 06:05

The Kanto region of Japan will experience October-level chills on the 10th! The highest temperature in central Tokyo is only 22.5 degrees, which is actually lower than Sapporo's 23.7 degrees. The lowest temperature of 17.7 degrees is the coldest record for autumn this year. The temperature difference compared with the previous day was more than 8 degrees, and it turned from hot summer to autumn in an instant.

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The sudden arrival of autumn has caused chaos in Tokyo streetwear. At Shinjuku Station, some people could be seen wearing thick coats, while others were wearing vests and shaking with handheld fans. Some tourists who had just returned from South Korea said, "I was shocked by the cold weather when I returned to Japan." Others went out together with friends and were complained, "Aren't you cold in what you wear? You should wear long sleeves today."

This cold wave has caused a "north-south reversal", and Sapporo, Hokkaido, is usually colder than Tokyo. The sharp drop in temperature has also created business opportunities for hot food. The oden in Sunamachi Ginza, Koto District, Tokyo, and the hot panda buns in Yokohama Chinatown, Kanagawa, both have long queues. The stores said they are finally busy, and people are taking advantage of the cool weather to enjoy the delicious food.

Days of heavy rain and freezing temperatures have also disrupted life. Laundromats in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, have been crowded with people unable to dry their clothes, and the use of dryers has more than tripled. The Japan Meteorological Agency predicts that Tokyo will be even colder on the 11th, reminding the public to pay attention to the temperature difference.

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