Tokyo's 37 straight days of rain drive up fresh vegetable prices

What happened: Tokyo recorded 37 straight days of rain, a severe weather event that disrupted Japan's economy and drove up fresh vegetable prices. Why it matters: Businesses and the government are struggling to respond to the intensifying effects of climate change, while other Japanese regions face a lack of water. Key numbers: 37 straight days of rain in Tokyo.

Tokyo recorded 37 straight days of rain, a severe weather event that disrupted Japan's economy and drove up fresh vegetable prices.

Businesses and the government are struggling to respond to the intensifying effects of climate change, while other Japanese regions face a lack of water. Key numbers: 37 straight days of rain in Tokyo.