Record Heat Wave Grips Japan, Water Conservation Urged | JQJO

Japan experienced its hottest July on record in 2025, with temperatures reaching 41.2 Celsius in Hyogo. This is the third consecutive record-breaking July, surpassing even the 1898 records. The unusually early end to the rainy season in western Japan exacerbated the situation, leading to water shortages in some areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency urges residents to conserve water and take precautions against heatstroke, warning of continued severe heat in August. Experts link this extreme heat to climate change, impacting even the country's iconic cherry blossoms.