Japan seems to be breaking its highest temperature records, leading to concerns about the intensifying heatwaves. This article explores how hot it can possibly get and what such extreme temperatures would mean for the nation.

In Japan, high temperatures and heatwaves during the summer months are a prominent issue, often leading to heatstroke cases and occasionally fatalities. The increasing temperatures are seen in relation to global warming and climate change. Building resilient, climate-adaptive infrastructures and raising public awareness about personal heat protection measures are crucial societal issues.

Like in Japan, heatwaves are a concern in the US and EU. However, their approaches to managing and mitigating these issues differ slightly. Where air conditioning is widespread in the US, many communities in Europe and Japan rely more on prevention measures like heat-adapted building designs and public awareness campaigns. In all these places, climate change is emphasized as a core reason for the increased heatwaves.