Hokkaido weather shifts toward autumn amid rain warnings

Weather patterns in Hokkaido are shifting from summer heat to cooler, autumnal conditions. Forecasts indicate unstable atmospheric conditions with a risk of localized heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds, particularly along the Sea of Japan side. While temperatures have recently reached around 30°C, a cooling trend is expected to bring temperatures down to approximately 25°C in many areas.

In a separate local development, a business in Shinhidaka has been collecting donations for Kumamoto earthquake relief. The collected funds were recently delivered to the welfare division of the Shinhidaka Town Hall to be forwarded directly to the Kumamoto Prefectural government to ensure transparency and direct aid.