January 20th is Daikan, one of the 24 solar terms, and is said to be the coldest day of the year. As cold air moved south, Kyoto City recorded a high of 11.1°C (according to the Kyoto Regional Meteorological Observatory) at 12:03 AM. The temperature then continued to drop due to northerly winds, dropping to 1.7°C by 5:23 PM, making for a chilly day.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
