Japan Meteorological Agency Issues Extensive Extreme Heat Warnings

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued extreme heat warnings across wide areas of the country, from Tohoku to Kyushu, with heatstroke alerts active for 42 of Japan's 47 prefectures. Several central cities have recorded temperatures at or above 40°C, marking the first official 'cruelly hot day' under a new warning category. Residents are strongly advised to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as high temperatures are forecast to continue.