June 27, 2025 | Japan's big heat: June's deadly start to summer

Japan’s Big Heat: June’s Deadly Start to Summer It’s only June, but heatstroke deaths are already being reported across Japan. In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we look at why the extreme heat is hitting so early, who’s most at risk, and what’s being done — or not done — to help people cope. 🎙️ Hosted byJeff Richards 📍 Produced in Tokyo by Japan Today and GPlusMedia 📺 This episode first appeared on the Japan Today YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/NnwCb5qT7yk