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Helpful heatwave technology! New popsicle-shaped heatstroke detector!
It’s no secret that from the beginning of June, heatstroke can be a real danger in Japan. But what better way to stave off the sweltering summer temperatures than taking a bite out of a sweet, frozen...
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Not so fun in the sun – Cases of heatstroke hit a year-high last week in Japan
The end of July has brought soaring temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) to certain parts of Japan. As we saw this past weekend, the oppressive heat was even enough to make...
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10 girls rushed to hospital for heatstroke after Tokyo high school’s...
Over two dozen students complain of nausea and other symptoms after assembly for topic that definitely could have waited for a cooler day. On Thursday morning, Oizumi Sakura High School, a public...
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Young Japanese man dies while sunbathing in his home garden
Don’t let the thermometer fool you into thinking you’re safer than you are in Japan in the summer. In terms of pure temperature, Japan’s summers aren’t all that bad. Daytime temperatures are often in...
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High-end karaoke chain invites anyone to come in for water and rest even if...
Pasela’s gesture is simple but effective, and receiving lots of praise. Like much of the world this year, Japan has been hit with scorching temperatures, mercilessly cloudless skies, and steaming...
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Tokyo Olympics might allow you to take one, and only one, drink with you into...
Organizing Committee considers relaxing rules for the Games during Japan’s always hot and humid summer. With the Tokyo Olympics less than a year away, excitement continues to grow as the city gets...
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Japanese banana importer teaches us how to enjoy bananas and fight heatstroke...
The reasons to love this tropical fruit keep piling up. Summers are getting hotter, and Japan is no exception to that. So it’s more important than ever to stay cool, hydrated, and nourished. According...
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Japanese TV issues heatstroke alert, says to avoid exercise, keeps showing...
Baffling mixed messages during this year’s coverage of the Koshien tournament. Japanese television programs love putting all sorts of text and graphics on-screen. It’s something sports broadcasts have...
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