Akagi Nyugyo and Weather Map Launch "Gariten 2026" Weather Site for its 20th Anniversary
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- 📰 Published: May 13, 2026 at 01:42
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Akagi Nyugyo and Weather Map, a subsidiary of IMAGICA GROUP, have opened "Gariten 2026," a seasonal weather site featuring the popular "Gari-Gari Kun" ice pops. Celebrating its 20th year since 2006, the site provides the "Gari Index" for 142 locations across Japan, predicting the craving for ice pops based on weather data. It includes temperature rankings updated every 10 minutes and a 2-week forecast to help with heatstroke prevention. Weather forecaster Jun Ebana predicts a hot summer ahead, emphasizing the site's role in health management during extreme heat.