A new study reveals that by the summer of 2024, the duration could make up larger than one-third of the year in Japan. This news is based on predictions from climatologists who have observed Japan's changing weather patterns. In essence, the island nation appears to be progressing towards a two-season year. These findings underscore concerns about climate change's potential impacts on weather patterns and life in Japan.

Changes in seasonal patterns have significant implications in Japan's agricultural sector, one of the fundamental pillars of the country's economy. Furthermore, extended summers could mean longer periods of high heat and humidity, affecting people's lives, health, and demand for energy such as air conditioning.

Climate change is a global concern. In the US and the EU, warmer temperatures and altered weather patterns have similar ramifications, affecting agriculture, increasing demands for energy, and posing threats to public health due to extreme heat conditions. However, these regions have four distinct seasons, and the move towards a two-season year is an issue specific to Japan at this point.