Tokyo's latitude is 35, while Seattle is at 47. Tokyo is closer in latitude to LA! However, Tokyo's seasons are much more distinguished by the changes in climate (in my opinion).
When we first arrived at the end of August, the humidity was stifling. I sometimes would drag my feet going outside because I knew I would be miserable. I like Seattle's summer - sunny but not too hot and only a week of humidity. Tokyo - not so much.
September was beautiful after it cooled off. October was windy and we had a couple typhoons, but nothing too scary. Once November hit - it has been super chilly. The temperatures drop pretty quickly and boom - fall has arrived.
I actually love fall in Japan. The leaves are so beautiful and it tends to be pretty sunny. There are rainy days and sunny days, but not the constant gray days are not common. We visited a rose garden recently and I was impressed with how many blooms were still so vibrant and beautiful. The leaves on the trees are changing, but the flowers are still in bloom.
Yesterday was glorious and sunny. It was chilly, but not too cold. Today was rainy and very cold. Of course, all the kids didn't care! They had a ball playing in the rain. I was wearing four layers and still shivering. I felt totally unprepared for the temperature. Unfortunately here the temperature is like a switch. Once it has been flipped, we won't have another warm day for months.
I am not looking forward to winter. The cold and dark isn't appealing whatsoever. But there's no stopping the change of seasons. Guess I need to get out the warm stuff.
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