Japan sizzles in first 'brutally hot' days of the year
Temperatures in central Japan have surpassed 40C, triggering the first official 'kokushobi' or 'cruelly hot day' of the year.
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Cities in central Japan are experiencing extreme heat as temperatures soar over 40C. Coverage from the BBC, RTE.ie, and Japan Wire by Kyodo News emphasizes the specific 40C threshold being crossed.
The Guardian and Yahoo also report on the region sweltering through these rising temperatures. Monitoring will continue as Japan deals with this initial spike in extreme heat for the year.
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Quick answers
What is 'kokushobi'?
According to coverage, it refers to 'cruelly hot' or 'brutally hot' days, officially marked when temperatures hit 40C.
Which parts of Japan are most affected?
Reports specifically mention cities in central Japan.
What temperature was recorded?
Temperatures have soared over 40C.
Coverage (6)
- Japan swelters as temperatures top 40 C for ninth consecutive year 毎日新聞 · 11h ago
- Japan cities 'cruelly hot' for first time RTE.ie · 11h ago
- Central Japan cities hit 40 C, officially marking first "kokushobi" Japan Wire by Kyodo News · 11h ago
- Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day' BBC · 11h ago
- Japan swelters through rising heat The Guardian · 11h ago
- Japan sizzles in first 'brutally hot' days of the year Yahoo · 11h ago broke it first
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