Japan experienced its hottest July on record, according to recent climate data. The average temperature for the month surpassed historical statistics, instigating conversations around global warming and its impacts on the island nation.

In Japan, climate changes and extreme weather patterns like the recent record-breaking temperature rise, are of significant concern to the population. The Japanese society is known for its strong emphasis on environmental conservation and respect for nature. Hence, this issue may see a population response in terms of increased calls for climate change action, coherent government policies on environmental protection, and individual efforts towards a greener lifestyle.

Similar to the EU and the US, Japan has been grappling with record-high temperatures caused by global warming. However, where this differs is in the concentrated dense population of Japan, that makes the effects of such temperature rises potentially more catastrophic. In the US and EU, strategies such as urban greening, landmark climate laws, and renewable energy infrastructures are often used to counteract the effects of global warming, and Japan draws lessons from these efforts while tailoring them to its unique geography and cultural context.