Japan Meteorological Agency

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) is Japan's national weather service, responsible for monitoring and forecasting weather, as well as issuing warnings for earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters. Recent news highlights the JMA's role in various events. They declared the start of Tokyo's cherry blossom season, based on observations at Yasukuni Shrine. The JMA also released a forecast predicting a higher probability of above-normal temperatures for much of Japan this summer, attributing it to global warming. Furthermore, the agency reported on the magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck north-eastern Japan, issuing tsunami warnings. The JMA's forecasts and warnings are crucial for public safety, influencing decisions from everyday activities to emergency responses during extreme weather and seismic events. The agency's data and analysis are vital for mitigating the impact of Japan's frequent natural disasters.