1. Strong northerly winds have arrived in Tokyo and Kinki regions earlier than last year, according to Japanese weather officials.
2. The Meteorological Agency has warned of unstable atmospheric conditions over areas near the Sea of Japan, which may cause localized rainclouds.
3. Cold morning temperatures are predicted for various cities, with sub-zero degrees Celsius in Kitami City, Hokkaido, and slight negative temperatures in Iwate Prefecture's Morioka City. Daytime temperatures will be milder, with 8 degrees in Nagoya and 9 degrees in central Tokyo. Officials advise people to be mindful of the significant temperature differences between mornings and afternoons this week.