Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?
Summary
Japan is experiencing very hot summers, leading to many cases of heatstroke. To help people cool down, a new product called the Do Hiemon, or "The Cooling Box," is being sold to businesses and placed in public areas.Key Facts
- Over 53,000 people in Japan have been treated for heatstroke in the last two months.
- There have been 79 reported deaths from heatstroke during this time.
- The Do Hiemon is a cooling device that people can enter to lower their body temperature.
- Each unit costs approximately 1.5 million yen (about $9,400).
- The design of the Do Hiemon was inspired by freezer vending machines.
- The cooling boxes are being made available in public spaces and to businesses.
- The heat in Japan is getting worse, increasing the need for cooling solutions.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
