A recent American analysis of international weather data has spotlighted Japan, which has just experienced 62 consecutive days of unusually high temperatures, sparking concerns about public health and climate change. This prolonged heatwave, deemed "dangerous" by scientists, has put many vulnerable people at risk, such as elderly citizens and outdoor laborers. Although standard summer heat is characteristic of the country, this year's above-average temperatures are causing alarm among citizens and global onlookers alike.

In Japan, this serious matter has seen wide coverage due to the nation's aging population and longstanding concern for elderly care. It also impacts blue-collar workers who undertake their jobs outdoors. Japan has previous experience with deadly high temperatures, hence the need for immediate mitigation plans and climate change adaptation is now a priority in the public's eyes.

In contrast to the US or EU, where debates on climate change sometimes bring division, Japan collectively views global warming as a serious and tangible threat. While heatwaves also occur in the US or EU, their responses vary from state to state or country to country. Japan, however, has generally unified responses due to their relatively small size and homogenous society.