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Record Heat in Japan: 107.2°F Sets All-Time High, Signaling Climate Crisis

Introduction On August 5, 2025, Japan recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.8°C (107.2°F) in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s ongoing battle with extreme heat. This new record, confirmed by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), surpassed the previous high of 41.2°C (106.2°F) set just a week earlier in Tanba, Hyōgo Prefecture. […]