Deadly heat pushes Japan’s farmers to go nocturnal
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-08-19 10:39 UTC+10:00
Section: ENVIRONMENT
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Weather, Environment & Climate, Asia Pacific
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NIKKO, Tochigi Pref. – Long after sunset, Motoaki Iijima’s illuminated greenhouse north of Tokyo glows like a lantern as the flower farmer harvests pink and orange gerberas, avoiding a daytime sun fierce enough to be deadly.
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