What is Kokushobi, Japan’s new word for deadly extreme heat?
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Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report- Times of India10:37first to report
Amidst deadly heat waves, Japan faces a growing crisis marked by significant hospitalizations and loss of life. These soaring temperatures are thwarting recovery initiatives in earthquake-impacted areas. In a heartbreaking occurrence, three lions at a Tokyo zoo succumbed to the heat. In response, officials have issued a heatstroke warning for vast regions of western and southern Japan, introducing the term 'kokushobi' to highlight these dangerously hot days.