Let's prevent heatstroke

To prevent heatstroke, it is important to take measures appropriate to each location.
Please refer to the following and implement the appropriate measures.
In addition, starting from the fiscal year 2024, a "Heatstroke Special Alert" will be issued in cases where there is a risk of serious health damage due to particularly high temperatures.

Let's avoid the heat and protect ourselves

Indoors

• Adjust the room temperature using air conditioning or fans
• Use blackout curtains, sunshades, and water sprinkling
• Wear cool clothing
• Be especially careful on suddenly hot days

Outdoors

• Wearing sun umbrellas and hats
• Use of shade, frequent breaks
• On sunny days, try to limit outdoor activities during the day as much as possible.

Avoid body heat accumulation

• Wear breathable, moisture-absorbing, and quick-drying clothing
• Cool your body with ice packs, ice, cold towels, etc.

Stay hydrated regularly

Whether indoors or outdoors, even if you don't feel thirsty, make sure to regularly replenish fluids, salts, and sports drinks.

Other Topics

Older Adults, children, and people with disabilities are at a higher risk of heatstroke, so please take sufficient care.

Related Information Links

• Let's prevent heatstroke / Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare(External link)
• Ministry of the Environment Heat Stroke Prevention Information Site(External Link)
• Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Fire and Disaster Management Agency Heat Stroke Information(External Link)
• Japan Meteorological Agency - Protect Yourself from Heatstroke (External Link)