This year, the average temperature in Japan for June reached its highest level in about 130 years. On the first day of July, some regions saw temperatures exceed 38 degrees Celsius, leading to a surge in emergency room visits and leaving the entire country reeling from the intense heat. In South Korea, there are even signs of people canceling trips to Japan.

According to NHK and other sources on July 1, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the average temperature in Japan for June was the highest since statistics began in 1898, rising by 2.34 degrees Celsius compared to the average year. The agency warned that the influence of both the Pacific high-pressure system and the Tibetan high-pressure system has intensified, and that extreme heat is expected to continue into July.

This year, the average temperature in Japan for June recorded the highest level in about 130 years. On the first day of July, some regions also saw temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, signaling extreme heat. NHK news footage

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On this day, the temperature in Hatoyama Village, Saitama Prefecture, soared to 38.1 degrees Celsius. Takamatsu City and Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture recorded 37.6 degrees Celsius, while Kyoto, a popular destination for travelers, reached 36.6 degrees Celsius. In Tokyo, 51 people were transported by ambulance to hospitals in a single day with suspected symptoms of heatstroke. Yukiko Imada, a professor at the University of Tokyo, told a media outlet recently, "It is statistically very unusual to see so many days above 35 degrees Celsius this early in the season," warning, "This is a clear sign of abnormal climate conditions."

The average temperature in Japan for June this year reached the highest level in about 130 years. On the first day of July, temperatures in some areas exceeded 38 degrees Celsius.

Kyoto City, a popular destination for travelers, recently recorded a temperature of 36.6 degrees Celsius. In Tokyo, 51 people were transported by ambulance to hospitals on the same day with suspected heatstroke symptoms.

Not only Japan but the entire world is suffering from deadly heatwaves that began in June. Temperatures in Southern Europe, including Spain and Italy, soared close to 40 degrees Celsius, prompting emergency alerts in various countries.

Due to reports of this unprecedented heatwave, posts from people considering canceling their flights are rapidly increasing on domestic travel communities. Comments such as "I'm worried because it's reportedly too hot to travel," "It would be a waste to go to Japan and not be able to go outside, should I cancel?" "I'm afraid I'll just ruin my mood by traveling," and "It's scary that it's hotter than Korea" are being posted one after another.

Meanwhile, not only Japan but the entire world is suffering from deadly heatwaves that began in June. Temperatures in Southern Europe, including Spain and Italy, have soared close to 40 degrees Celsius, prompting emergency alerts in various countries. Italy has banned outdoor labor in some regions, while France has recommended the temporary closure of schools exposed to danger as needed. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated, "Heatwaves exceeding 40 degrees Celsius have become the new normal," urging for more active climate action.