The Tokai region needs to be cautious of dangerously hot temperatures exceeding body heat tomorrow and the day after.

The Tokai region continues to experience summer-like heat. Today’s highest temperatures were 36.4°C in Gifu and 35.2°C in Nagoya, marking the 15th consecutive day of extreme heat. Over the weekend, strong sunlight is expected to beat down for extended periods, likely bringing intense heat to various areas.

The forecasted maximum temperatures for tomorrow, Saturday, are 39°C in Nagoya and Gifu, and 37°C in Yokkaichi and Iga. On Sunday, the day after tomorrow, temperatures are expected to reach 39°C in Nagoya and Gifu, and 37°C in Tsu. It is anticipated that temperatures will exceed body heat, creating dangerous conditions.

A heatstroke alert has been issued for Aichi and Mie prefectures tomorrow. Continued caution against heatstroke is necessary, including appropriate use of air conditioning, regular hydration, and replenishing salts.

Gifu

Gifu is a historic city in central Japan, known for its role during the Sengoku period when the powerful warlord Oda Nobunaga used it as a base for his campaign to unify the nation in the 16th century. The city is famously overlooked by Gifu Castle, perched atop Mount Kinka, and is renowned for the traditional practice of cormorant fishing (ukai) on the Nagara River, which has continued for over 1,300 years.

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 landmark is Nagoya Castle, built in the early 17th century by the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. Today, the city is a modern industrial and economic hub, renowned as the home of the Toyota Motor Corporation.

Yokkaichi

Yokkaichi is a major industrial port city in Mie Prefecture, Japan, historically known as a post town on the Tokaido road during the Edo period. Its modern identity was shaped in the 20th century by the development of a large industrial complex, though this also led to significant air pollution issues in the 1960s. The city has since become a symbol of Japan’s rapid industrialization and subsequent environmental conservation efforts.

Iga

Iga is a city in Japan’s Mie Prefecture historically famous as one of the two main centers for the ninja (shinobi), along with Koga. It was home to the Iga-ryū school of ninjutsu and served as a base for mercenary ninja clans from the 15th century. Today, the city features the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum, which preserves this unique cultural heritage.

Tsu

Tsu is the capital city of Mie Prefecture in Japan, historically serving as a castle town for the Tsu Domain during the Edo period. Today, it functions primarily as a government and commercial center, with historical sites including the partially reconstructed Tsu Castle.

Aichi

Aichi is a prefecture in central Japan, historically part of the Owari and Mikawa provinces. It is most famous for Nagoya Castle, built in the early 17th century by the Tokugawa shogunate, and as the home of major global companies like Toyota.

Mie

Mie is a prefecture in Japan’s Kansai region, historically known as the home of the Ise Grand Shrine, one of Shinto’s most sacred sites. The region has a long history tied to worship, pilgrimage, and traditional industries like pearl cultivation.

Tokai

Tokai is a coastal region in central Japan, historically known for the Tōkaidō road, which was the most important travel and transport route during the Edo period, connecting the shogun’s capital of Edo (Tokyo) with the imperial capital of Kyoto. Today, it is a major economic and industrial hub, home to the modern Tokaido Shinkansen (bullet train) line and the iconic Mount Fuji.