According to the Osaka Regional Meteorological Observatory, yellow sand was observed in various parts of the Kinki region, including Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe, on the morning of January 16, 2026. This marks the first time yellow sand has been observed in Osaka in January in 27 years, since January 26, 1999.
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