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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
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The Yomiuri Shimbun

Temperatures rise above 35 C in 7 locations in Japan, including Tokyo

Commuters are seen under the scorching sun in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Friday morning. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

Temperatures soared in many parts of Japan on Friday, with the mercury rising above 35 C in Tokyo.

The Meteorological Agency issued a heatstroke warning for Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture and Ibaraki Prefecture.

As of 3:40 p.m., temperatures had risen above the 35C mark in seven locations across the country, including Shizuoka at 37.1C and Nerima Ward, Tokyo, at 35.9C.

Commuters are seen under the scorching sun in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Friday morning. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

Read more from The Japan News at https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/

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