Key Facts
• August 1: Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, recorded 40°C at 2 PM.
• Japan experienced 40°C temperatures for three consecutive days.
• First 40°C observation in the Tokai region this year.
• July 30: Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture, recorded Japan’s highest-ever temperature of 41.2°C.
• Typhoon-related rain cooled the Kanto region, but other areas faced intense heat.
• Authorities warn of heatstroke risks amid disaster-level heat conditions.
Summary
On August 1, Kuwana City in Mie Prefecture recorded a temperature of 40°C, marking the third consecutive day of such extreme heat in Japan. This is the first time this year that the Tokai region has experienced 40°C. The heatwave follows a record-breaking 41.2°C in Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture, on July 30, the highest temperature ever recorded in Japan. While typhoon-induced rain has brought some relief to the Kanto region, other areas continue to endure intense heat. Authorities urge caution against heatstroke as the nation faces disaster-level temperatures.
