On February 24 (Tuesday), the Japan Meteorological Agency announced its three-month forecast for March to May. In the vicinity of Japan, the upper-level westerlies are expected to flow more to the north than usual, making it likely to be covered by warm air. As a result, above-average temperatures are predicted for March and April in regions excluding Okinawa and Amami, and nationwide in May. With an increase in warm days, there may also be days when it feels hot enough to sweat during the daytime. On sunny days, ultraviolet rays are likely to be strong, so please take precautions such as wearing hats and using sunscreen. For more details, please visit our website.

In recent years, extreme weather phenomena such as localized heavy rains caused by linear precipitation zones, unpredictable gusts of wind, and record-breaking heatwaves have been increasing. To ensure safety on-site, there is a demand for more accurate weather forecasts and swift decision-making. There are three main reasons why weather risk management is difficult at construction sites and factories: 1. Information is dispersed. Weather forecasts, wind speeds, heatstroke indices, rainfall... necessary information is spread across multiple systems and apps, making comprehensive decision-making time-consuming. 2. Information sharing is challenging. Only a few people are aware of the weather information, and it does not reach cooperating companies or on-site workers, making it difficult for everyone to have the same understanding in emergencies. 3. Localized forecasting is difficult. General weather forecasts target broad areas, and there are limitations to precise predictions at specific construction sites. This is especially true in mountainous or coastal areas. For future weather measures, "centralized management" and "visualization" will be key. Sysmet Corporation released the comprehensive weather platform ZEROSAI X-AI on February 18, 2026, to address these challenges. For more details, please visit our website or download the PDF.

On January 20 (Tuesday), the Japan Meteorological Agency announced its three-month forecast for the period from February to April. In the vicinity of Japan, the upper-level westerly winds are expected to flow further north than usual, particularly in the latter half of the period. As a result, February is expected to be cold nationwide, while March and April are predicted to be less affected by cold air, leading to a tendency for higher temperatures, except in Okinawa and Amami. With the arrival of spring anticipated to be early, cherry blossoms are also expected to bloom smoothly. Around April, there may be days that feel warm enough to sweat, so in addition to adapting to temperature differences, it is advisable to take measures against ultraviolet rays. For more details, please visit our website.

Thank you for your continued support. On February 18, 2026, we will release the comprehensive weather platform ZEROSAI X-AI. Our strength lies in the ability to integrate AI for wind speed forecasting, weather observation, environmental data, and hazard notifications, in line with traditional pinpoint weather forecasting. On the same day, we will also release a cloud-managed dust meter as a new option for the comprehensive marine platform Compass PLUS. For more details, please visit our website.

The Natural Disaster Prevention System ZEROSAI has been utilized by many general contractors since its launch. Since the start of operations, it has been implemented at over 1,000 civil engineering and construction sites and is currently being widely used as a weather countermeasure on construction sites. As a successor service to the Natural Disaster Prevention System ZEROSAI, we will release the Comprehensive Weather Platform ZEROSAI X-AI on February 18, 2026. ZEROSAI X-AI can centrally manage weather forecasts for construction sites, weather and environmental data, and hazard notifications. It allows all personnel on site to visualize various dangers such as sudden heavy rain, strong winds, heatstroke measures during summer, linear precipitation zones, and typhoons. While leveraging the strengths of traditional centralized management, we have newly added an AI-based wind speed forecasting feature. Additionally, various functions such as chatbots have been added or improved, making it even more convenient. For service details and catalogs, please visit our website.

― System development to prevent leaving extreme heat to "on-site discretion" is gaining momentum ― In recent years, the intensity of summer heat has been increasing, and it is now recognized as a risk that is not just temporary but becoming a norm. On December 23, 2025, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism formulated a "Heat Wave Countermeasure Support Package for Construction Works," which respects the autonomy of contractors while supporting the use of the latest technologies and diverse working styles. This article will clearly explain what has changed with the formulation of this package and how it can be utilized. For more details, please visit our website.

On December 23rd (Tuesday), the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the three-month forecast for January to March. During this period, there will be times when the extension of the Siberian high pressure is weak to the northeast and strong to the southeast, which may lead to the influence of cold air from the west. As a result, temperatures nationwide are expected to be nearly average from January to February. For more details, please visit our company website.

On November 11, 2025, a proposal to revise the "Disaster Prevention Meteorological Information" concerning floods, heavy rain, landslides, and storm surges was approved by the Cabinet. The implementation is scheduled for the rainy season in 2026. This article will explain what disaster prevention meteorological information is, the issues with the current system, and how the new disaster prevention meteorological information will change. Table of Contents 1. What is disaster prevention meteorological information? 2. Issues with the current disaster prevention meteorological information 3. How will the new disaster prevention meteorological information change? 1. What is disaster prevention meteorological information? Disaster prevention meteorological information refers to information related to disaster risks announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency. It is issued when the risk of disasters such as heavy rain, floods, strong winds, lightning, storm surges, and landslides increases, serving as a basis for decisions on evacuation and work suspension. Specifically, it includes alerts and warnings such as "Special Heavy Rain Warning," "Landslide Warning," and "Storm Surge Advisory," which are denoted by the suffixes "warning" or "advisory." It also encompasses various other information, such as "Meteorological Information on Significant Heavy Rain" that alerts to the risk of linearly organized precipitation bands, "Heat Stroke Warning Alerts" during summer, and "Typhoon Information." 2. Issues with the current disaster prevention meteorological information For details, please visit our website.

This time, 【Compass PLUS】 has undergone a complete renewal to achieve higher convenience, operability, and functionality, taking into account the recent increase in DX promotion and the valuable feedback from all users in the field. The new 【Compass PLUS】 revitalizes all aspects of design, functionality, and usability while leveraging its traditional strengths, further enhancing its value for use in the field. *Please note that previous TOP settings and screen settings will be reset. If you wish to rearrange the elements on the top screen or display predictive printing after logging in, you will need to set them again. Regarding the renewal of Compass PLUS, we have prepared materials on the modifications and the latest catalog in PDF format. For those who would like to know more details or are considering implementation, please visit our company website.

Thank you very much for your continued patronage. Our company will be closed for the year-end and New Year holidays during the following period: From December 26, 2025 (Friday) 12:00 to January 4, 2026 (Sunday). Inquiries received via email or phone during this period will be addressed sequentially after January 5 (Monday), so we kindly ask for your understanding. Please note that spot forecasts by meteorologists and phone consultations (7:00 AM to 2:00 PM) will continue to be available as usual during the year-end and New Year holidays. (Phone consultations are available only to clients who have contracted our services.)

The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a three-month forecast from December to February on Tuesday, November 25. During this period, the upper-level westerly winds will meander southward near Japan, but will generally flow in the same position as the average year. For more details, please visit our website.

Thank you very much for using our services regularly. We would like to inform you that our office in the Northern Japan region will be relocating to the address below. Please note that there will be no change to our phone number. We appreciate your continued support. <New Address> New Address: 1-12, 15-chome, Shin-Kotoni 6-jo, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 001-0906 Phone Number: 011-215-5325 (no change)

In recent years, with the increasing push for DX (digital transformation) and valuable feedback from all users in the field, we will be fully renewing "Compass PLUS." The new Compass PLUS will leverage its traditional strengths while completely revamping its design, functionality, and usability, thereby further enhancing its value in practical use. The official release is as follows, so please wait a little longer until then. 1) Improved visibility and operability 2) Enhanced intuitiveness 3) Streamlined information sharing These are the main points of improvement, and it will be available starting December 16, 2025. For an overview of the renewal, please download the materials. We are also planning an online briefing session, so please download the materials for more details as well. Renewal date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Temporary suspension period: Monday, December 15, 2025, 17:00 – 19:00 *Due to the renewal, data updates for observation devices (wave height, weather, water level, noise and vibration) will be suspended during the temporary suspension period. However, viewing of forecast information and other various information will still be possible as usual.

On October 21 (Tuesday), the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the three-month forecast from November to January. In November, temperatures are expected to be higher than average nationwide, as the westerly winds will flow north of Japan, making it less susceptible to cold air influences. For more details, please visit our website.

On Monday, September 22, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced its three-month forecast for October to December. Due to the continued influence of conditions similar to the La Niña phenomenon until around December, the westerly winds are expected to flow more to the north than usual from October to early November, making it likely that warm air will cover the entire country. From late November to December, the westerly winds are expected to meander southward near Japan, and there may be periods when the winter pressure pattern strengthens. In December, the region is likely to be affected by cold air, and temperatures in western and eastern Japan are expected to be around or lower than the average for the season. For more details, please visit our website.

On October 1, 2025, we will release a cloud-managed turbidity meter and pH meter as a new option for the Disaster Prevention System ZEROSAI and Compass PLUS. Features: - Centralized management of turbidity and pH in the cloud along with weather information - Automatic notifications via electronic bulletin boards and business chat* when standard values are exceeded - Observation data can be output in PDF or CSV format *ZEROSAI can automatically notify through the following business chats: LINE WORKS, direct, WowTalk, Microsoft Teams *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

Thank you for always watching us. Currently, there are many weather forecasting services and free apps available. The accuracy of predictions has also improved, and there are likely many people who find that free weather forecasts are sufficient for their daily lives. Sysmet Co., Ltd. provides various weather information services for a fee as a weather company. One of these is the "Natural Disaster Prevention System ZEROSAI," which is utilized for weather measures in civil engineering and construction projects. This time, we will introduce the differences between ZEROSAI and free weather forecasts, as well as the strengths of ZEROSAI. *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

On August 19th (Tuesday), the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the three-month forecast from September to November. During this period, the upper-level westerlies are expected to flow more to the north than usual, and the Tibetan high-pressure system is anticipated to be stronger and positioned further north than average. *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.*

Thank you very much for your continued patronage. Our company will be closed for summer vacation during the following period: From Saturday, August 9, 2025, to Sunday, August 17, 2025. Inquiries received via email or phone during this period will be addressed sequentially starting from Monday, August 18, so we appreciate your understanding. Please note that spot forecasts and phone consultations by meteorologists (093-964-7578, available from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM) will continue to be available as usual during the above period.

In light of the recent increase in heatstroke-related fatalities due to extreme heat, the Labor Safety and Health Regulations will be revised starting June 1, 2025, making heatstroke prevention measures mandatory in the workplace. This is particularly important in the construction industry, where outdoor work is common, and it is expected that each worker is mindful of heatstroke prevention on a daily basis. However, to safely navigate summer work, it is essential to implement heatstroke prevention measures not only at the individual level but also as a systematic approach. Sysmet Co., Ltd. has created a "Heatstroke Prevention Handbook" as a private meteorological company. This handbook is divided into two parts: "Basic Knowledge" and "Prevention Measures." The latter part, which focuses on prevention measures, introduces examples of heatstroke prevention strategies that can be realized through the "Natural Disaster Prevention System ZEROSAI," which allows for centralized management of weather information observation, forecasting, and notification. Please feel free to utilize this handbook as training material or for safety meetings, tailored to the safety measures of each site. *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.*

Due to the mandatory implementation of heatstroke prevention measures in the workplace, we have seen an increase in inquiries regarding heatstroke at our company. Among these, we have received many requests to "measure the heat index (WBGT) in accordance with JIS standards." To conclude, the observation of the heat index (WBGT) in accordance with the Japanese Industrial Standards JIS Z 8504 can be achieved by utilizing the black globe thermometer from the Natural Disaster Prevention System ZEROSAI. - Real-time heat index (WBGT) management in the cloud, combined with pinpoint weather forecasting - Notifications via electronic display boards and business chat (LINEWORKS, direct, Wowtalk, Microsoft Teams) when threshold values are exceeded - Centralized management of various observation equipment information such as wind speed, rainfall, water level, noise, and vibration - API integration available *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

On June 24th (Tuesday), the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the three-month forecast from July to September. In response, a dedicated meteorologist from Sysmet Co., Ltd. has summarized the contents of the three-month forecast in an easy-to-understand manner. This time, we will convey two points: average temperature and precipitation. We will continue to provide useful information related to the weather. *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

We will introduce examples of the implementation of the Natural Disaster Prevention System ZEROSAI (Registration Number QS-150021-VE) in civil engineering and construction work in the construction industry. It can be utilized not only for safety measures but also for creative ideas and technical proposals. [Before Implementation] Due to the proximity of the sea and the lack of obstructions, there were many sudden gusts of wind, making it difficult to determine whether it was safe to continue work. <Issues> - Checking weather apps for work decisions took time, and there was a time lag in informing the entire site. - Delays in deciding to halt work due to strong winds led to cases where work continued while risks were present. We introduced our Natural Disaster Prevention System ZEROSAI along with the optional three-color signal light. For more details, please visit our website or download the PDF.

On May 20th (Tuesday), the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the three-month forecast from June to August. In response, a dedicated meteorologist from Sysmet Co., Ltd. has summarized the contents of the three-month forecast in an easy-to-understand manner. This time, we will convey two points: average temperature and precipitation. We will continue to provide useful information related to the weather. *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

In recent years, there have been increasing opportunities to feel summer-like heat starting around May. This raises concerns about heatstroke. Particularly in the construction industry, where outdoor work is common, each worker is likely to be mindful of heatstroke prevention on a daily basis. However, to safely navigate summer work, it is important not only to have individual measures but also to implement systematic heatstroke prevention strategies. Sysmet Co., Ltd. has created the "Heatstroke Prevention Handbook: Basic Knowledge Edition" as a private weather company. This book is structured in two parts: "Basic Knowledge Edition" and "Utilization Edition." The Basic Knowledge Edition clearly conveys the current state of heatstroke and the knowledge necessary for creating effective systems. Please feel free to use it as training material or safety conference resources for safety measures specific to each site. *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.*

In light of the recent increase in heatstroke-related fatalities due to extreme heat, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has announced that it will amend the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, which will take effect on June 1, 2025. This article provides a brief overview of "what measures will be necessary." Table of Contents 1. The Importance of Initial Response 2. Measures to be Taken by Employers (1) Establishment of a System (2) Creation of Implementation Procedures (3) Awareness Raising Among Stakeholders 3. Efficient Heatstroke Measures Using Chat Tools and Centralized Management Tools *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

[Before Implementation] We want to share information about heatstroke on-site and improve safety measures for workers. <Challenges> It is necessary to obtain weather information that is relevant to the site. We need to monitor the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) and share information with all stakeholders in real-time. Using the Weather Forecast Analysis Distribution System [Disaster Prevention Panel], we conducted predictions of the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) and installed weather observation equipment [N Sensor] on-site to monitor the WBGT. Additionally, by linking the Disaster Prevention Panel with business chat, we efficiently shared information with stakeholders.

Thank you for always watching. In recent years, abnormal weather has been increasing, and disasters caused by heavy rain and typhoons are unavoidable. However, anticipating "how to act" and "what measures to take" in advance greatly influences whether damage can be minimized. This time, we will introduce a "Timeline (Disaster Prevention Action Plan)" that anticipates and plans "how to act" and "what measures to take" in chronological order, as well as an automatic notification service that links business chat with weather forecasts from Sysmet. Table of Contents 1. What is a "Timeline (Disaster Prevention Action Plan)"? 2. Image of the "Timeline (Disaster Prevention Action Plan)" 3. Let's automatically notify weather information through business chat *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

Thank you for always watching. The last weather-related information for 2024 will introduce a theme unique to winter. As December has arrived, the temperature has dropped significantly. During this time, the term "cold air aloft" is often heard in weather forecasts. The phenomena of cold air aloft and clouds observed by the Himawari weather satellite can be viewed as images on the Japan Meteorological Agency's website. In fact, those images contain indicators that suggest the strength of the cold air aloft, in addition to the movement and shape of the clouds. This is referred to as "offshore distance." This time, I would like to introduce this "offshore distance." It may sound like a difficult term that is not very familiar, but it can actually be easily checked. Table of Contents 1. What is offshore distance? 2. Offshore distance and the strength of cold air aloft 3. Conclusion *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

On Tuesday, April 22, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the three-month forecast for May to July. In response, a dedicated meteorologist from Sysmet Co., Ltd. has summarized the contents of the three-month forecast in an easy-to-understand manner. This time, we will particularly focus on the average temperature and precipitation. We will continue to provide useful information related to the weather. *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.