Extreme heat in Japan (opens in new tab)

"Japan announces new name for days over 40C after hottest summer ever", by Ruth Wright, Euronews (4/20/26) They have words for it. The one that's taking the online media by storm is kokushobi 酷暑日. That literally means "harsh / cruel + hot days". I can attest to this characterization of scorching days in Japan. I remember […]