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Japan comes up with new word for days hotter than 40C after blistering summer
Japan's Meteorological Agency introduced the term 'kokushobi' to describe days with temperatures of 40°C or higher, following the country's hottest summer on record in 2025. The new classification comes as Japan anticipates above-normal temperatures for the upcoming summer.
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Japan comes up with new word for days hotter than 40C after blistering summer
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