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Back to EpisodesJapan's New Term for Scorching Heat: Kokushobi
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Japan introduces kokushobi for scorching hot days, beating out other options in a nationwide survey. Last summer was the hottest on record, with Tokyo and Kyoto experiencing significantly more days above 35°C and 40°C, respectively. With forecasts predicting above-normal temperatures this summer, kokushobi is poised to become a common term as Japan prepares for more intense heatwaves.
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