Worst summer in Japan

Fri, August 10, 2018 / 11:40 am

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People use parasols while waiting in line for a show in Odaiba, Tokyo. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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Lotus leaves in Korakuen Garden, Okayama, are withered during the summer. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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Visitors at Tokyo Disneyland walk in the shade. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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A TV station broadcasts on the heat wave, during which temperatures have reached 41.1 degrees Celsius – the highest in Japan since 2013. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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Tourists take a break in the shade at Sensoji Asakusa Temple in Tokyo. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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Japanese women use blankets to cover their heads. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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Ice cream is a favorite during the summer. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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Tokyo subway passengers fall asleep. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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A floppy hat is a must-have accessory for women, in addition to a parasol and a portable fan to deal with the heat. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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Tourists fall asleep in Korakuen Garden, Okayama. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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A taxi crosses an intersection in Tokyo. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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The sun shines longer during the summer in Japan. JP/Rosa Panggabean

Rosa Panggabean

This year is the worst summer in Japan. Dozens of people have died from the heat and thousands others have been rushed to hospital. July and August has always been the peak of summer in Japan. However, this year has been the worst. The temperature has ranged between 33 and 39 degrees Celsius, and it reached 41.1 Celsius by the end of July in an area near capital Tokyo.

The Japanese government has issued advice for its citizens on how to deal with heat waves. People in Japan are encouraged to always have parasols with them and use sunblock during the day.

Tourist attractions have provided water sprinklers for tourists to keep cool. Drinks sellers are easily available so people can stay hydrated. Souvenir shops also sell ice creams for tourists.

It is very easy to spot people walking in the shade or even sleeping outdoors to avoid the heat. [yan]