Japan’s vibrant autumnal hues to arrive later due to climate change

The arrival of vibrant autumnal foliage in most major cities in Japan is expected to be between two and nine days late in 2023. - AFP

TOKYO: First, it was record-breaking heat in the summer of 2023. Then, on Nov 7, the temperature in Tokyo hit 27.5 deg C, beating a century-old record for November.

Now, Japan is expected to see its much-cherished spectacle of colourful autumn leaves a little later than expected.