{"id":5391,"date":"2025-11-17T22:26:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T13:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oh-mama.tokyo\/?p=5391"},"modified":"2025-11-17T22:36:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T13:36:51","slug":"22c-in-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oh-mama.tokyo\/?p=5391","title":{"rendered":"22\u00b0C in November?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tokyo\u2019s Temperatures Are Slowly Shifting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although winter has begun according to Japan’s old calendar, today\u2019s high in Tokyo reached a surprising 22\u00b0C! It feels more like an early summer day, so I\u2019ve opened all the windows to enjoy the gentle breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, such warmth feels unusual for November. Using observation records from the Japan Meteorological Agency<\/a>, I created a graph showing Tokyo\u2019s average monthly maximum temperature for November.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What the Data Tells Us<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the graph displays only the data for November, the trend is part of a broader pattern:
Tokyo\u2019s temperatures have been gradually rising across all months over the past 150 years.
November simply provides a clear example of this slow but steady upward shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hoping to Add a Little More Green<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lately, as I look out at the small gravel-covered garden, I often find myself imagining what it would look like with a tree or two planted there. Our budget is small, but even so, I would love to add just a bit more greenery to the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tree that changes its colors with the seasons, a patch of shade that grows little by little\u2014small details like these can bring a gentle, calming presence to the house.
Perhaps it\u2019s a modest change, but one that makes the environment feel more relaxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Peaceful Home in Ikenoue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

our traditional Japanese house in Ikenoue<\/em>\u2014just a 4-minute train ride from Shibuya\u2014offers a calm cultural retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, you can enjoy Shodo<\/em> (Japanese calligraphy), Sado <\/em>(tea ceremony), and even relaxing moments around an irori<\/em> hearth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a quiet, atmospheric place right next to the city\u2014perfect for slowing down and reconnecting with tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n