Japan Officially Designates 'Kokushobi' for Extreme 40°C+ Heat Days After Public Vote

Following its hottest summer on record, Japan has officially designated 'kokushobi' (酷暑日) as the new term for days when temperatures reach 40 degrees Celsius or higher. The term, meaning 'cruelly hot,' was chosen after a public vote and announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency amidst recurring record-breaking heat.