Jun 26, 2022 · Japan braced for a possible power crunch on Monday as temperatures climbed across the country and the rainy season ended in the Tokyo area at its earliest point since 1951, raising fears of a long ...
Jun 27, 2022 · The Japanese government warned of possible power shortages Monday in the Tokyo region, asking people to conserve energy as the country endures an unusually intense heat wave. Weather officials have announced the earliest end to the annual summer rainy season since the Japan Meteorological Agency began keeping records in 1951. The economy and industry ministry urged people living in the region ...
Jun 26, 2022 · A farmer works in a rice field, in Yamanobe. 5/6. On Japan's farms, a weakening yen adds to slow-burning discontent. Farmer Kiyoharu Hirao feeds wagyu cattle at his farm, in Yamagata. 6/6. On ...
Jun 27, 2022 · Millions of people in Tokyo are being urged to turn their lights off to save electricity as an "unusually intense" heatwave sees power supplies dwindle. Japanese officials say demand for electricity is surging after temperatures rose to a record-breaking 40.2C (104.4F) on Saturday - the highest ever for June - in Isesaki, located 53 miles northwest of the capital. People have been asked to use ...
Jun 27, 2022 · Japan has scrambled to avert a power crunch as temperatures climb nationwide, with authorities warning of higher than expected demand after the rainy season ended in Tokyo at its earliest since ...
Jun 27, 2022 · Japan is pushing to remove a target for zero-emission vehicles from a G7 communique expected this week, according to a proposed draft seen by Reuters, a move that would water down language on climate change from the leaders' summit in Germany. The pressure from Tokyo, an influential member of the Group of Seven rich nations, comes as the Japanese auto industry has faced scrutiny from green ...