Compliance Consultation
We conduct a thorough review of your current data specifications, legal concerns, and technical requirements to ensure a perfect fit.
Revised Meteorological Service ActIs Your Service Fully Compliant?
Using weather data from overseas providers in Japan can carry significant compliance risks. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) can now publicly identify operators who provide forecast services without the mandatory legal permits.
Experience a hassle-free migration to Weathernews. We combine our status as the world’s largest private weather company with JMA-certified reliability and Japan’s No. 1 forecast accuracy.
Facing These Challenges?
Uncertainty about whether your overseas API complies with the revised Meteorological Service Act
Pressure from legal or compliance teams to verify the legitimacy of your data sources
Dissatisfaction with the accuracy of global models that struggle with Japan’s unique geography
The need for reliable data synced directly with official disaster prevention alerts and warnings
Why Should You Re-Evaluate Your Weather Data?
To uphold public safety and prevent weather-related disasters, Japan’s Meteorological Service Act mandates that all domestic forecasting services hold an official permit from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). This ensures that every forecast used for business or public safety meets the highest regulatory standards.
3 Risks of Relying on Unlicensed Providers
While many overseas weather APIs are easy to implement at a low cost, many operate without the mandatory legal permits required in Japan. For business users, relying on these unlicensed providers introduces several critical risks:
Compliance & Reputational Risk
Commercial use of unlicensed forecast data can lead to legal liability and public flagging by the JMA, risking your brand's credibility and business standing.
Delayed Disaster Response
Without a direct link to official JMA warnings, your service may miss life-saving alerts or act on inaccurate data. This gap can delay critical safety measures and lead to dangerous errors during extreme weather events.
Low Forecast Accuracy
Generic global models aren't optimized for Japan’s unique mountains and coastlines. Relying on these models creates "accuracy gaps" that lead to operational errors, as they often fail to reflect actual local conditions.
3 Reasons to Switch to Weathernews
Japan's No. 1 Accuracy for 3 Consecutive Years
As a fully licensed JMA provider, we eliminate regulatory risk, allowing you to deploy with total confidence across large-scale corporate systems and public infrastructure.
Ultra-High-Resolution Pinpoint Forecasting
Our proprietary 1km-mesh models, powered by Japan’s most extensive observation network, capture localized weather phenomena with pinpoint accuracy that global models miss.
Disaster Prevention Intelligence
Protect your assets with data directly integrated with official warnings for earthquakes, tsunamis, and typhoons.
Weathernews
Overseas Providers
Forecast Permit
Fully Licensed
None / Unknown
Local Forecast Resolution
1km mesh
Coarse
Forecast Accuracy
No. 1 in Japan
Lower Precision
Support
English & Japanese
English
Full Support for a Seamless Transition
Moving from an overseas API is simpler than you think. Our dedicated engineering team provides end-to-end technical support to ensure a smooth migration of your data and systems without interrupting your service.
Optimized Data Strategy
We design a custom API configuration tailored specifically to your unique use case and operational environment.
Trial & Technical Integration
We provide test operation in a development environment and technical support.
Launch & Ongoing Support
We monitor for stable operations and provide expert guidance on how to leverage our data during extreme weather events.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Logistics weather
Retail weather
Demae-can Co., Ltd.
Utilizing weather data to improve the accuracy of scheduled delivery times creates a virtuous cycle that benefits users, stores, and delivery personnel.
WxTech Data
Retail weather
Ikyu Corporation
Improving customer satisfaction by including weather forecasts in reservation confirmation emails
WxTech Data
Affordable and Easy-to-Adopt
Startup Plan
Monthly30,000JPY
(Tax included: 33,000 JPY)
Up to 10,000 API calls※1
Perfect for Testing
A flat-rate plan that is easy to get started with. Give the weather API a try without any hassle.
Usage Examples
Pattern ①
Pattern ②
Number of Locations
20
10
Fetch frequency
Every 3 hours (8 times/day)
Every 1 hour (24 times/day)
API calls (per day)
160 calls
240 calls
API calls (per month)
4,960 calls
7,440 calls
Both patterns fit within the Startup Plan. Please contact us for details on other plans, pricing, and usage examples.
※1 The number of API call counts and pricing may vary depending on the type of API used and how it is called. Details will be provided upon inquiry.
Protect Your Business with Compliant, Industry-Leading Weather Data
With regulatory changes already in effect, your choice of weather partner matters more than ever. Don’t let uncertified data put your service at risk. Make the move to Weathernews and operate with the confidence of Japan’s No. 1 weather provider.