On August 2, Kanto region worries over yet another encounter with intense heat, inching close to the 40℃ mark. As Japan experiences one of its harshest summers, the government has issued severe heat advisories, urging citizens to stay cool and hydrated, and to avoid unnecessary travel outside. The heat now induces grave concerns over heat-related illnesses and increased power consumption from air conditioning devices.

In Japan, the rising temperatures are a serious issue particularly during summer. Japanese society's strategy to combat heat delves into a culture of prevention, ranging from cooling products readily available in all convenience stores to public advisories in expecting high temperatures. There is high emphasis on public safety, with the anxiety surrounding a spike in heatstroke cases and the operational stability of air conditioning systems across households and public facilities.

In both the US and EU, extreme summer heatwaves are handled with seriousness as well. Warnings about potential health risks are frequently disseminated, and greater efforts are on improving infrastructure resilience against heat, particularly for the vulnerable elderly population. However, it can be said the level of preparation ingrained into daily life, like Japan's ubiquitous cooling products, is less prevalent.