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Japan records first 'cruelly hot day' as heat intensifies

Published Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · Updated July 22

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  • Japan logged its first official kokushobi or "cruelly hot day" on Tuesday since the new term for when temperatures top 40 degrees Celsius was introduced in April.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the escalating climate crisis in Japan, highlighting the societal and environmental impacts of extreme heat and the need for adaptation.

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