Many countries witnessed abnormal weather this past summer, from devastating heat waves in Europe to economy-chilling cold weather in Japan.
In light of growing interest in meteorological phenomena, a Chiba-based company that provides weather information via mobile phones is preparing to expand its services overseas.
Weathernews Inc., one of the world's largest weather information companies, offers its data to newspapers, TV broadcasters and companies in the construction, shipping and agricultural sectors.
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