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Sendai named Japan's most comfortable city amid record heat

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Sendai, Japan, has been recognized as the nation's most comfortable city due to its mild climate, especially during periods of extreme heat. The city recorded the lowest average maximum temperature since 2020, with only 31 days exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and no days dropping below 0 degrees Celsius over a recent year-long period. This contrasts with other major Japanese cities, highlighting Sendai's favorable weather conditions. AI

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Sendai named Japan's most comfortable city amid record heat

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    Cooler than Tokyo: Sendai named Japan’s most comfortable city amid record heat

    As days of dangerous heat become more frequent in Japan, Sendai has emerged as the most comfortable city, with a climate that is “not too hot and not too cold”. The Miyagi prefectural capital, about 300km (186 miles) from Tokyo, has the best weather, according to the Asahi newspa…

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