Photo Report

National Heatstroke Prevention Awareness Month

July 1, 2019

Minister Harada participated in the awareness event at Shibuya Station in Tokyo, and reminded people to prevent heat-related illness in the summer. A deadly Japanese heat wave that has also hospitalized tens of thousands of people is underscoring Tokyo's need to prepare for what could be one of the hottest Olympic Games.

Giving a Safety Reminder to Stay Hydrated, Cool to Prevent Heat Exhaustion
With other Participants
At Hachiko Square in front of the Shibuya Crossing, the world's busiest pedestrian crossing