54 years, snow first fell in November in Tokyo

Snow earlier this year in the Japanese capital arrived 40 days earlier than last year. For the first time in more than half a century, Tokyo had snowfall in November.

On the morning of November 24, Tokyo residents and the Kanto region welcomed the first snowfall this year.According to Japan Times, this is the first time since 1962, snow fell in November in Tokyo.(Photo: AP).

This year's early snow in Tokyo also came 40 days earlier than last year.Usually in the Japanese capital, snow falls in January or February and rarely lasts.(Photo: Kyodo).

The early snowfall was caused by an unusually cold mass of air over the Tokyo area, causing the temperature to drop below 0 degrees C. (Photo: Kyodo).

The average temperature in Tokyo at this time of the year was about 14 degrees C. Even last Sunday, the temperature remained at 20 degrees C. (Photo: Reuters).

"I was shocked. It's too early now," a Tokyo resident told Reuters after finishing night shift and returning home in the morning.In the picture, women wear kimonos to visit Senso Temple in Asakusa district.(Photo: Reuters).

The snow coming early makes many tourists staying in Tokyo on this occasion feel excited.Although it is inconvenient for people to go to work during the morning rush hour, it is inconvenient because many trains are late.(Photo: Reuters).

Tokyo Electric Power Company reported a sudden increase in electricity consumption by up to 95% due to increased demand for heating systems.(Photo: Reuters).

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the snow layer may be 2cm thick in the capital while in the mountainous regions of Kanto, it is expected that snowfall is as high as 15cm.(Photo: Reuters).

Despite the early snow, Tokyo is still in autumn with rows of yellow and red leaves.The white of snow combined with the color of red and yellow leaves creates a beautiful scenery.(Photo: Reuters).