The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is back in Okinawa after helping to enforce a Navy blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan is braced for another day of punishing heat on Thursday, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius in some areas.

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Exports climbed 19.3%, while imports spiked 25.4% compared to June last year.

In April Japan coined term kokushobi for days above 40C as country advises workers to wear shorts to the office to cope with stifling heat ...