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Japan hits first 'brutally hot' days with 40°C+

Japan experienced life-threatening heat, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C on a newly designated 'brutally hot day.'
WHO: Japan government
WHAT: Japan sizzled under sweltering heat as some cities were expected to top 40°C on a newly designated 'brutally hot day.'
WHEN: Jul 22, 2026 at 1:41 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The government newly designated the day as a 'brutally hot day' amid sweltering, life-threatening heat.
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