Japonia înregistrează prima „zi crunt de caldă”, cu 40 de grade Celsius în orașe

Japan has introduced the term 'kokushobi' for days exceeding 40°C, advising employees to wear shorts to cope with the heat. The first official kokushobi was recorded, with several cities reaching record temperatures. The rising heat has led to over 2,000 heat-related deaths this year and has impacted agriculture and sports. In response, farmers are adapting crops, and the popular high school baseball tournament has adjusted its schedule to avoid extreme heat. Office workers are encouraged to wear lighter clothing as part of the 'Cool Biz' initiative, reflecting a shift in corporate culture amid rising temperatures.