In Japan, authorities question dependence to air conditioning
Summary
In Japan, air conditioners are widely used in daily life, with all subway lines and most apartments having cooling units. The government supports heavy use of air conditioning when temperatures go above 31 degrees Celsius, but some authorities are now questioning this dependence.Key Facts
- 100% of Japan’s subway lines have air conditioning.
- About 90% of apartments in Japan have air conditioners, often one in every room.
- The government encourages people to use air conditioning during hot weather above 31°C (about 88°F).
- This widespread use of air conditioning is part of daily life in Japan.
- There is growing concern among officials about being too dependent on air conditioners.
- The news was reported from Tokyo by Ayana Nishikawa, Mélodie Sforza, and Adam Hancock.
- The heatwave is a factor prompting both use and scrutiny of air conditioning in Japan.
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