Heatstroke in Japan: Simple Guide for Foreign Residents

How to prevent heatstroke at work, school, home, and during summer disasters in Japan.

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Quick checklist

  • Heat Can Be Dangerous
  • Check Warning Information
  • Drink and Rest
  • Watch Symptoms
  • Call for Help

Heat Can Be Dangerous

Japanese summers can be very hot and humid. Heatstroke can happen at work, school, home, outside, or during power outages.

Check Warning Information

Check weather, heatstroke alerts, and workplace or school instructions. Avoid hard activity during dangerous heat when possible.

Drink and Rest

Drink water, use salt or oral rehydration when needed, rest in cool places, and use air conditioning if possible.

Watch Symptoms

Dizziness, headache, nausea, heavy sweating, no sweating, confusion, and weakness can be warning signs.

Call for Help

If symptoms are serious or a person cannot drink or respond normally, call 119 or seek urgent medical help.

Source and note

This article is based on official public information and is written in simple English. Procedures may differ by person and city. Please check the official page or a consultation office for your own case.

Source: https://www.wbgt.env.go.jp/en/