Japan adopts newer ways to beat the heat

Updated:7 years, 2 months ago

Tokyo (Japan), Aug 09 (ANI): Climate change is global issue causing worry to many countries around the world in recent years. Japan is also affected as it is observing a record heat wave this summer. To face unusually hot summer in this year, Japan is incorporating several methods from the latest technology equipment to old-fashioned ways to reduce the temperature in streets and give people cool and comfortable feeling. “Marunouchi” area is located in central Tokyo close to Tokyo Station. It is the largest business area in the capital. Tall buildings with many offices are seen here. Along streets where businessmen and tourists walk, mist equipment has been installed for the purpose of improving comfort by reducing temperature while considering the environment. Another measure to combat heat is using three hundred years old wisdom from Edo period of Japan. It is "Uchimizu" tradition which means splashing water as a method for lowering the temperature of the ground. Participants here are using Japanese traditional wooden tub and ladle. Tokyo’s local government is cooperating with private companies to hold “Uchimizu” events to keep the heat off. Two years later, in the 2020 summer, Tokyo will host Olympic and Paralympic Games. At the same time foreign tourist’s numbers are increasing, and if the problem of hot summer continues, Japan’s efforts to relieve heat will be paid attention from countries around the world.