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Japan Faces Extreme Weather: Warm Days, Blizzard Warnings Ahead

2/21/2026

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From February 21–23, 2026, Japan will see a warm-up, with highs of 22°C in Fukuoka and 19°C in Tokyo on February 23, 2026, the Emperor's Birthday.
Residents should brace for sharp temperature swings, strong winds, and high pollen levels, especially in eastern Japan, according to authorities.
A blizzard warning in Sapporo has caused flight cancellations and school closures as wind gusts reached 26 meters per second.

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From February 21–23, 2026, Japan will see a warm-up, with highs of 22°C in Fukuoka and 19°C in Tokyo on February 23, 2026, the Emperor's Birthday.
Residents should brace for sharp temperature swings, strong winds, and high pollen levels, especially in eastern Japan, according to authorities.
A blizzard warning in Sapporo has caused flight cancellations and school closures as wind gusts reached 26 meters per second.