Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first ‘cruelly hot day’
Japan has experienced its first “kokushobi”, or “cruelly hot day”, as temperatures in parts of the country climbed past 40C (104F). The term was introduced in April by the country’s…
Japan has experienced its first “kokushobi”, or “cruelly hot day”, as temperatures in parts of the country climbed past 40C (104F). The term was introduced in April by the country’s…
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