Extreme heat recorded throughout Japan

The high heat creates a haze around people's feet as they walk in front of Tokyo Station in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Tuesday. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

Temperatures rose across Japan on Tuesday due to a high pressure system.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the temperature reached 40.1 C at 1:07 p.m. in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture. It was the first time this year that the temperature has topped 40 C.

As of 12:40 p.m., the highest temperature was 39.3 C in Hachioji, Tokyo; 39.0 C in Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture; and 38.4 C in Toyama City. Temperatures of 35 C or more were recorded in a number of locations across a large area, mainly in the Kanto region.

The Japan Meteorological Agency and others have issued heatstroke alerts for eight prefectures, including Tokyo and Saitama.

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