Three month weather forcast(Jul. to Sep.)

Niigata Local Meteological Observatory announced three month weather forcast in Hokuriku region from July to September.
 It has a 50% chance that an average temperature in the term gets higher than average year.

They forcast monthly as follows,

 July It gets a lot of cloudy or rainy days like an average year. It has a 80% chance that a temperature get the same as an average year or higher.

 August It gets more sunny days. It has a 80% chance that a temperature get the same or higher than an average year. It has a 80% chance that a precipitation get the same or less than an average year.

 September Wether are changed with a period of sevrel days. It has a 80% chance that a temperature get the same or higher than an average year.

Japan Meteorological Agency Seasonal Forecast(All Japan)
http://www.jma.go.jp/en/longfcst/000_1_10.html

Train info. Echigo Line 30th June

 JR East Niigata announced they would change their train schedule of Echigo line in this Sunday due to the construction to raise rails around the station of Niigata. Concerned trains are from the first train to about 11:30 AM in 30th June.    Especially, between Niigata station and Hakusan station the train services are suspended so JR will prepare alternative buses. The buses runs every 10 minutes and takes approx. 15 to 20 minutes between two stations. 

Please check the details at the station.

Here is a direct link to the announcement PDF(Japanese only)

http://www.jrniigata.co.jp/press/20130530niigataekikouji.pdf

Signs:Heights

The board says a height above sea level. With the boards You learn how you run away from disasters like floods just in case. They are set to signals and power poles at main intersections of trunk routes.