The Tokai region experienced another day of intense heat today.

“I am here in Sakae, Nagoya. The thermometer in my hand shows over 40°C. The sunlight is strong, and it’s so hot that just standing here makes you sweat.”

Once again, strong sunlight beat down mercilessly in Nagoya city today.

The temperature rose rapidly from the morning, reaching a high of 38.2°C. This is a record-breaking heat, surpassing Nagoya’s previous September high of 38°C recorded in 2010, a record that stood for 15 years.

Other areas also saw unbelievably intense heat for September, with Tajimi City in Gifu Prefecture reaching 38.1°C and Iga City in Mie Prefecture reaching 37.2°C.

Sakae

Sakae is a major commercial and entertainment district in the heart of Nagoya, Japan. Historically, it was a key crossroads during the Edo period and developed into the city’s modern downtown core after World War II. It is now famous for its vibrant shopping centers, nightlife, and landmarks like the Oasis 21 complex and the Nagoya TV Tower.

Nagoya

Nagoya is a major Japanese city and the capital of Aichi Prefecture, historically known as a center for samurai culture and the Tokugawa shogunate. Its most famous cultural site is Nagoya Castle, a 17th-century fortress renowned for its pair of golden dolphin-like shachihoko statues on the roof.

Tajimi City

Tajimi City is a historic center of ceramic production in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, renowned for its high-quality Mino ware, which has a 1,300-year history. The city’s identity is deeply intertwined with its pottery, most famously the vibrant Oribe and Shino styles developed during the 16th century. Today, it remains a hub for ceramics, hosting the prestigious Tajimi Pottery Design Competition and housing numerous kilns and museums dedicated to the craft.

Gifu Prefecture

Gifu Prefecture is a landlocked region in central Japan renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, including the Japanese Alps and the pristine Nagara River. It is historically significant as the site where the powerful warlord Oda Nobunaga launched his campaign to unify Japan in the 16th century from Gifu Castle. The prefecture is also famous for its traditional cormorant fishing (ukai), a method practiced for over 1,300 years.

Iga City

Iga City, located in Mie Prefecture, Japan, is historically renowned as one of the most famous ninja homelands, where the Iga-ryū school of ninjutsu was developed. The city preserves this legacy through its Iga-ryū Ninja Museum, which features a ninja residence with hidden doors and traps.

Mie Prefecture

Mie Prefecture is a region in central Japan historically known as the location of the Ise Grand Shrine, one of Shinto’s most sacred sites. It has been a center of pilgrimage for centuries and is also famous for its traditional pearl cultivation industry.