[ JAXA Realtime weather watch (NEXRA3.0) has started providing forecasts up to 10 days ahead ]NEW Jul 8, 2026
The weather forecasts provided by NEXRA3.0 have been extended from the previous 5-day forecast range to 10 days. By advancing the display time using options such as "+1 hour" or "+1 day," users can monitor future weather forecasts.
*The actual number of forecast days available may vary depending on the operational status of the JAXA Supercomputer System (JSS) and other factors.*
In addition, we have started releasing part of the NEXRA3.0 data via an FTP site. Please refer to this page for information on data use.
[ Termination of Updates for GSMaP Algorithm Version 7 ] Jun 16, 2026
The updates for the standard products of the Global Satellite Mapping of Precipitation (GSMaP) algorithm version 7 (v7), which have been provided via the FTP site, were terminated on May 31, 2026. This applies to the following products:
GSMaP_MVK
GSMaP_Gauge
In addition, updates for the v7 near-real-time products will also be terminated shortly. This applies to the following products:
GSMaP_NRT
GSMaP_Gauge_NRT
Please note that the previous v7 data, as well as algorithm versions 6 (v6) and 8 (v8), will continue to be available.
Details of the affected products, FTP site directories, and their respective availability periods are as follows:
We appreciate your understanding and continued support.
[ 12 years have passed since the GPM Core Observatory was launched! ] Feb 28, 2026
12 years have passed since the GPM Core Observatory was launched from the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center on February 28, 2014! The GPM Core Observatory continues to observe the global precipitation till now. Taking over the will of TRMM, we hope that the GPM Core Observatory will live longer. 12th Anniversary Illustration
