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Tokyo Weather Forecast Released for August 13 and 14

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FNN Prime Online, a news website linked to the Japanese broadcaster Fuji TV, has published the weather forecast for Tokyo. The reports cover August 13 and August 14.

The summary does not include specific details such as temperature numbers or the chance of rain. It simply confirms that forecasts for these two days were released.

Daily weather forecasts are a common feature of Japanese news websites. They are updated regularly so residents can plan their activities, including work, travel and outdoor events.

August is part of the summer season in Japan, a time when Tokyo often experiences hot and humid conditions. Forecasts during this period are closely watched, since sudden storms or high heat can affect daily life.

FNN, short for Fuji News Network, is the news division connected to Fuji Television. It regularly publishes short, updated weather reports for major Japanese cities, including Tokyo.

These kinds of forecasts usually appear online multiple times a day, offering updates as new weather data becomes available. They typically include basic information like expected conditions, temperature ranges and the possibility of precipitation.

Although this particular report is brief and lacks full details, it reflects a regular pattern of daily weather coverage that helps people in Tokyo stay informed about upcoming conditions.

Vocabulary6 words

weather forecast
a report that tells you what weather to expect
Fuji TV
a big Japanese television company
temperature
a measure of how hot or cold something is
residents
people who live in a place
humid
having a lot of moisture in the air
precipitation
rain, snow, or other water falling from the sky

Quiz

1. Who published the Tokyo weather forecast?
2. What season is August in Japan?
3. Does the report give detailed temperature numbers?

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

FNN Prime Online, a news website linked to the Japanese broadcaster _____, has published the weather forecast for Tokyo.

The reports cover August 13 and August _____ .

The summary does not include specific details such as _____ numbers or the chance of rain.

Daily weather forecasts are a common feature of Japanese news websites, updated so _____ can plan their activities.

August is part of the _____ season in Japan, when Tokyo often experiences hot and humid conditions.

FNN, short for Fuji News Network, is the news division connected to _____ Television.

These reports typically include basic information like expected conditions, temperature ranges and the possibility of _____ .

Although brief, this report reflects a regular pattern of daily weather _____ for Tokyo.

Discussion questions

  1. How often do you check the weather forecast in your daily life?
  2. Do you think short weather updates like this one are useful? Why or why not?
  3. What is summer weather usually like in your country?
  4. Why might people want daily weather updates instead of a weekly forecast?

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