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"Three Lions Die at Zoo in Tokyo; Autopsies Indicate Deaths Caused by Heatstroke"

Autopsies revealed that all three suffered from dehydration and multiple organ failure, and the cause of all the deaths is believed to be heatstroke.

Three additional lions remain in poor health and are undergoing treatment.

https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20260803-341599/

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Heatstroke alerts have been issued in 39 of 47 prefectures; officials are calling on residents to remain vigilant for heatstroke, use air conditioners, drink adequate amounts of water, take salt, and avoid prolonged outdoor activities.

The extreme heat caused many people across the country to be taken to hospital for heatstroke treatment.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260723_05/

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The Tokyo Fire Department is urging residents to take early precautions against heatstroke, as the summer heat has been intensifying almost every year, and more high-temperature days are expected.

In Tokyo, the trend toward higher temperatures has become particularly pronounced in recent years. The number of people transported to hospitals for heatstroke between June and September 2025 was the highest since 2010, the earliest year for which statistics are available.

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260501/p2a/00m/0na/007000c

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Now that it is no longer unheard of for temperatures to rise to 40C or above, Japan's meteorological agency last week announced a new extreme weather event: kokusho, or “cruelly hot”.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/24/tokyo-workers-asked-to-swap-suits-for-shorts-to-combat-energy-costs-and-heat

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