People walk on a street in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on June 28, 2025 with umbrellas to block the sunlight. Photo: Jiji Press
As temperatures soared nationwide, the weekly figure more than doubled from the previous week's 4,665 and exceeded 10,000 for the first time since this year's records began on May 1.
Of those hospitalized in the latest week, 5,973 people, or around 60 pct, were aged 65 or older. Eight people died.
About 40 pct developed heatstroke at home or in other residential settings.
The agency is calling on people to use air conditioners appropriately and to hydrate frequently.
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