Rainy Season Starts in Kanto-Koshin, Hokuriku; Linear Precipitation Band Which Brings Harsh, Brief Rainfall Forecast for Kyushu (UPDATE 1)

The Yomiuri Shimbun

11:15 JST, June 10, 2025 (updated at 15:50 JST)

Rainy season is believed to have started in the Kanto-Koshin eastern to central region and Hokuriku regions, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced Tuesday.

The Kanto-Koshin region entered the rainy season three days later than in an average year and 11 days earlier than last year. The Hokuriku region saw the season begin a day earlier than average and 12 days earlier than last year.

About 1,300 hydrangeas were in full bloom along the walking path in Asukayama Park in Kita Ward, Tokyo, attracting people who took photos of the rain-soaked flowers with their smartphones on the day from under their umbrellas.

The agency warns that a linear precipitation band, which can bring catastrophic rainfalls over a short period of time, is forecast for the northern Kyushu region on Tuesday evening.