Japan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in 40-degree heat
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-07-22 13:48 UTC+10:00
Section: Japan
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Weather, World News, Environment & Climate, Asia Pacific
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In April Japan coined new term kokushobi for days above 40C as country advises workers to wear shorts to the office to cope with stifling heat
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