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Tokyo Rain for 37 Days Sets New Record

Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Keigo Furnival, as published by Metropolis Japan · October 5, 2026 · 1 min read

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A new record has been set for consecutive days of rain. Further details about this record are available from the source.

The previous record has been broken, with rain falling for an extended period.

This milestone marks a notable event, with 37 days of rain being the new standard, although details about the impact or circumstances surrounding this event are not provided here.

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Category: Local · Published: October 5, 2026 · Source: Metropolis Japan · Reading time: 1 min

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Tokyo Rain for 37 Days Sets New Record

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