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On the day of the summer solstice, which place has the longest daylight hours in Japan? The answer is "〇〇〇."
In Hokkaido, there is no rainy season during the summer, and the weather is refreshing and dry. However, summer in Hokkaido passes in the blink of an eye, as the summer solstice arrives in late June, and the days begin to get shorter. Did you know that Hokkaido has the longest daylight hours in Japan on the day of the summer solstice? Here are the reasons why.
Why does Hokkaido have the longest daylight hours on the summer solstice?
The summer solstice, the day with the longest daylight hours throughout the year, usually falls around June 22, and in 2024 it will be on Friday, June 21. In 2024, it will be on Friday, June 21. Conversely, the length of daylight changes by about five hours compared to the winter solstice, the day with the shortest daylight hours.
Daylight hours" refers to the time between sunrise and sunset. But why does Hokkaido have the longest daylight hours on the summer solstice? The reason is that on the day of the summer solstice, the sun rises at the most northerly point in the year and sets at the most northerly point. In other words, because Hokkaido is the most northerly island in Japan, the hours of daylight are longer than in other parts of Japan.
The longest daylight hours in Japan are in "that place" in Hokkaido
So, which place in Hokkaido has the longest daylight hours? The answer is "Wakkanai" in the northernmost part of the island. Cape Noshappu" in Wakkanai is known as a spot where you can see beautiful sunsets, and many people visit to enjoy the sunset on the summer solstice.
Incidentally, people tend to think that the summer solstice is the day with the earliest sunrise and the latest sunset, but in fact there is a slight misunderstanding. The earliest sunrise is about a week earlier than the summer solstice, while the latest sunset is about a week later than the summer solstice. This discrepancy occurs because the way the sun moves changes with the seasons.
The summer holiday season in Hokkaido is just around the corner!
After the summer solstice, daylight hours gradually shorten toward winter, but summer in Hokkaido is just around the corner! Lavender will soon be in full bloom, and various events and festivals will be held throughout the prefecture. Let's enjoy the best Hokkaido summer to the fullest!
Cape Noshappu
Location: Noshappu 2-chome, Wakkanai City
See more details and map information about "Cape Noshappu" on Domingo
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