Japan faces fifth straight day of record heat
Japan is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave that has lasted for the fifth consecutive day, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several regions, accompanied by widespread weather warnings. The heatwave has been described as the longest since record-keeping began in 2010, resulting in approximately 11,000 emergency cases and the loss of 14 lives so far. The highest temperature ever recorded in the country reached 41.8°C in August 2025. The government aims to cut heat-related deaths caused by the phenomenon by half by 2030.
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