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Health
Japan's PM Sets Up Cabinet Heatstroke Task Force as 'Extreme Heat Days' Mount
Prime Minister Takaichi has launched a cabinet-level heatstroke package, expanding cooling shelters, accelerating school...
News
Heat and Power Outages After Japan Quake Force Evacuees Into Cars Amid Health Warnings
Thousands sheltering in vehicles or overheated shelters face risks of heatstroke and economy-class syndrome as aftershoc...
News
Japan Earthquake Survivors Face Heatstroke Threat Amid Summer Heatwave
As Kumamoto reels from a magnitude-7 tremor, health officials warn that scorching temperatures and damaged infrastructur...
Lifestyle
Beat the Heat with an Ice Pop? Study Shows 'Pre-Cooling' Can Ease Outdoor Heat Stress
Akagi Nyugyo, maker of Garigari-kun, found that eating a popsicle before exercise helped 59% of participants feel a smal...
Lifestyle
From Home to Outdoors: Scene-Specific Heatstroke Prevention Gear That Supports Farmers
A Japanese retailer curates heatstroke-fighting items that blend daily convenience with farmer support, offering a large...
Education
Japan's Schools Fight Record Heat with Freezers, Parasols and Cooling Pads for Students
Heatstroke emergencies topped 100,000 in 2025 as temperatures hit 40°C. Schools and cities are rolling out ice-slurry dr...