Today, Thursday 12 November: sunny in Tokyo, highs above yesterday's

Tokyo: sunny from late morning, 17°C high

Tokyo is forecast to be sunny with occasional clouds today, Thursday 12 November, with a 20% chance of rain. Thin clouds are forecast in the morning and sunny conditions from late morning to the evening, with clear skies at night.

The high is forecast at 17°C, higher than yesterday's 15°C, and the temperature at night is forecast at 13°C. Layered clothes suit the day, so bring a jacket. Air quality is forecast to be good in the afternoon but moderately polluted in the evening and at night.

Osaka: sunny to midday, cloudy in the afternoon

Osaka is forecast to be sunny with occasional clouds today, with a 30% chance of rain. Sunny conditions are forecast from the morning to around noon, and cloudy skies from the afternoon to the night.

Fukuoka is forecast to be cloudy with occasional sunshine, with a 30% chance of rain. Cloudy conditions are forecast from the morning to around noon, and thin clouds in the afternoon.

The high in Osaka is forecast at 20°C, higher than yesterday's 17°C. Fukuoka's high is forecast at 21°C, higher than yesterday's 19°C. Layers are also a good idea in both cities.

Sapporo: cloudy by day, clear evening, 11°C high

Sapporo is forecast to be cloudy with occasional sunshine today, with a 30% chance of rain. Cloudy conditions are forecast from the morning to the afternoon, with clear skies in the evening and at night.

The high is forecast at 11°C, higher than yesterday's 4°C, and the temperature at night is forecast at 9°C. Long sleeves with a sweater and an outer layer suit the day, and the outer layer is worth having for anyone heading out in the evening, when clear skies are forecast.