It may seem like Kyoto has gotten cooler recently, but that's only because of the unusually hot summer. Data from the Japan Meteorological Agency shows that Kyoto City's temperature in September 2025 was the third-highest on record. The intense heat has also damaged the city's street trees.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
