Japan Hits 'Cruelly Hot' Level | Global News

Japan just hit a new heat threshold with the official term “kokushobi” — meaning “cruelly hot day” — as temperatures soared past 40°C in three cities. This extreme heat isn’t fleeting; forecasters warn it’ll linger for at least a week. With over 300 observation points hitting “moshobi” (extremely hot day) levels and heatstroke alerts in 40+ prefectures, the danger is real: nearly 300 people, including toddlers and seniors, were hospitalized in Tokyo alone — the highest single-day total this year. As Japan’s summers grow hotter and more lethal, last year’s record 19 heatstroke deaths at work serve as a grim warning: this isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s deadly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/53e3ce132fbefc63