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SAT · 2026-08-22 · 15:48 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0822-104888
News/Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon
NSR-2026-0822-104888News Report·EN·Public Health

Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon

Japan has introduced a new solution to combat heatstroke during extreme weather: the "Do Hiemon Box." These walk-in units, described as "human fridges," are designed to provide rapid and targeted cooling. The primary purpose of the Do Hiemon Box is to prevent heatstroke by offering immediate relief from high temperatures.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-08-22 · 15:48 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon
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Japan has introduced a new solution to combat heatstroke during extreme weather: the "Do Hiemon Box." These walk-in units, described as "human fridges," are designed to provide rapid and targeted cooling. The primary purpose of the Do Hiemon Box is to prevent heatstroke by offering immediate relief from high temperatures. This innovation aims to address the dangers posed by severe heatwaves.

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The "Do Hiemon Box" delivers rapid, targeted cooling.

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The "Do Hiemon Box" is designed to stop heatstroke.

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The "Do Hiemon Box" is Japan's newest weapon against heatwaves.

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