お天気JAPAN- 台風・キキクル・特別警報の天気予報アプリ 2.27

This weather and disaster prevention application offers a comprehensive solution for daily convenience and emergency preparedness. It provides real-time notifications about approaching rain and snow clouds, special warnings, typhoon information, earthquake intensity reports, tsunami alerts, lightning risk assessments, and heatstroke prevention tips, thus integrating practical daily life updates with disaster preparedness information.

The app delivers high-accuracy weather forecasts from an organization authorized by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), allowing users to enjoy a fun and informative weather-checking experience while being well-prepared for emergencies.

It features instant notifications when the risk of heavy rain disasters (landslides or flooding) increases at registered locations. Notably, the app was selected as one of the collaborative service providers for the JMA's "Kikikuru" service, which indicates the risk distribution of heavy rain announced in 2019.

● Real-time updates on rainfall, snowfall, lightning, and tornado information!

The application provides real-time updates on the latest rainfall and snowfall levels, as well as lightning activity. Users can view rain forecasts up to 15 hours ahead and snowfall predictions up to 6 hours ahead. In addition, the risk of lightning and tornadoes can be conveniently checked through video displays, assisting with heavy rain and snow disaster preparedness. The interface allows for effortless map navigation up to street-block levels for detailed local information.

● Easy and enjoyable weather checks!

By registering locations such as home, workplace, or school, users can quickly access weather conditions, temperatures, precipitation probabilities, and weekly forecasts. UV index checks are also straightforward. There is no need to second-guess what to wear or whether to take an umbrella—fun animated illustrations and explanations make checking future weather forecasts accessible and engaging.

● Instant push notifications for approaching rain or snow, typhoons, warnings, and earthquake alerts!

• Kikikuru (Risk Distribution): Push notifications alert users when the risk of heavy rain disasters increases at their registered locations.
• Rain Approaching: Users are notified of expected rain or snow in advance. This feature supports planning for outings in relation to umbrella needs or laundry considerations during heavy rain or blizzards.
• Warnings: Notifications about the issuance or cancellation of special warnings help users make important decisions such as school closures.
• Earthquake Alerts: Instant notifications about earthquake occurrences can be finely customized according to intensity thresholds, along with nationwide reports.
• Weather News: Timely updates regarding disasters (like heavy rain or snowfall), typhoon developments, seasonal transitions like rainy season onset and relief, heatstroke prevention tips, and sand dust predictions ensure users stay informed about seasonal changes and risks.
• Lightning Forecast: Alerts issued when lightning risk is high or when nearby lightning occurs are highly beneficial.
• Tornado Forecast: Users receive alerts when conditions for tornadoes become severe.
• Zodiac Fortune Telling: Daily fortunes are provided to enhance user engagement.

● Convenient and appealing widgets!

Widgets can be added to the home screen for a quick glance at weather conditions and temperatures. Users can also check zodiac fortunes and trending topics effortlessly.

● Valuable daily living and disaster prevention information!

The application provides detailed predictions for typhoon paths along with expert meteorologist analyses. Users can also check warnings concerning landslides and floods (Kikikuru data), as well as a wide range of meteorological information including UV indices, heatstroke levels, and dust forecasts—all aimed at disaster preparedness.

● Seasonal features enhance daily enjoyment!

The app also shares seasonal updates such as cherry blossom forecasts, pollen dispersion predictions, rainy season onset details, and other time-sensitive information that keeps users engaged on a daily basis.

● Customize your design to match your preferences!

Users have the option to change design themes according to their mood or personal style preferences.