date:Jul 17, 2019
On Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency said that central Tokyo has had less than three hours of sunshine over an 18-day stretch, setting a new record since 1988. The lack of sunshine affects crop production and drives up vegetable prices. According to government statistics, the wholesale price of cucumber is about 50 percent higher than in previous years.
The eastern and western regions of Japan continue to experience low temperatures and see little sunshine since late last month. Japan's Met