Trying to stay cool in the blistering Japan heat? Good news! You can get around in Tokyo without leaving the cool confines of the train station. Discover the underground train passages that even some residents don’t know about.
With heatstroke season upon us, Japan abounds with reminders to stay hydrated. However, kids here these days are refusing to do the one thing that could most help: drink water.
Japan has a slew of products on shelves aimed at dealing with the intense summer heat. Are they worth it?
A child died after exercises in Hokkaido, sparking a debate about school’s lack of air conditioning as global warming heats up.
It’s HOT! As heat advisories sweep Japan, people are finding new and unique ways to keep cool – and stay safe.
The head of Japan’ Olympics effort is in hot water for his misogynistic statements. Sadly, this isn’t the first time that’s happened.
As Japan’s summers get hotter, women are becoming increasingly vocal about a male fashion faux pas that many of them wish would go away.
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