Key Facts
• Gunma’s Isesaki City recorded 41.8°C, Japan’s highest temperature ever.
• Kiryu City also hit 41.2°C, while Maebashi exceeded 40°C.
• 44 prefectures issued heatstroke alerts for 45 regions, a record high.
• Tokyo’s Hachioji reached 40.3°C, surpassing its previous record of 39.3°C.
• Ome City recorded 40.4°C, with 14 locations nationwide exceeding 40°C for the first time.
• Luxury shaved ice, priced up to ¥6,050, attracted long queues despite the heat.
• A unique ¥800 shaved ice, dubbed “Ice Chateaubriand,” gained popularity for its purity.
• Delivery services like AEON Next Delivery saw increased demand due to the heat.
• AEON introduced a ¥1,000 “heatwave allowance” for employees on days over 35°C.
• Trinity, a mobile device company, implemented remote work for heat index levels above 33.
• 60% of Trinity employees opted for remote work during the heatwave.
Summary
Gunma’s Isesaki City set a new national record of 41.8°C, with multiple regions across Japan experiencing extreme heat. Heatstroke alerts were issued for 45 regions, and 14 locations recorded temperatures above 40°C for the first time. Amid the heatwave, luxury shaved ice, including a ¥6,050 melon-based dessert, drew crowds. Companies like AEON and Trinity adapted by introducing heatwave allowances and remote work policies, ensuring employee safety and efficiency. These measures highlight the growing need for innovative solutions to combat rising temperatures.
