5 Products To Help You Survive The Summer Heat In Japan

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The heat in Japan during summer has become worse and worse in recent years, and it's important to know how to prevent heat stroke and dehydration. In this article we'll be introducing some great products you can use to survive summer in Japan.

Written by

Miho Moriya

Tokyo,Japan

MATCHA editor and freelance writer. Born, raised, and currently living in Tokyo. Have visited over 30 countries and lived in four different prefectures. I have traveled to almost all 47 prefectures in Japan! I try to create articles that help convey the charms of a destination through words and pictures. I love forests, temples, and camels.

The summers in Japan have been getting worse every year. The highest temperature recorded during July of 2017 in Tokyo reached 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit). Sunlight reflects off of the concrete found everywhere in Tokyo, and on top of that, the region has a high humidity that will make it feel even hotter than it actually is by ten degrees or more.

In order to prevent heat stroke, staying cool in summer is very important. Today we'll be introducing some great products you can easily find at a convenience store or your nearest drugstore that will help you survive the scorching hot weather in Japan.

*Products for keeping cool introduced in this article can be purchased for about 500-800 yen (with tax), and products for preventing dehydration can be found at drugstores etc. for around 150-200 yen (with tax).

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5 Products To Help You Survive The Summer Heat In Japan

1. Water-Cooled Scarf
2. Cooling Spray
3. Cooling Sheet
Preventing Dehydration
4. Sports Drinks
5. Salt Candy

Keeping Cool

1. Water-Cooled Scarf

This scarf is made of material that becomes pleasantly cool when wet with water. The scarf uses heat of vaporization to cool down. It's perfect for the body and wallet as it doesn't get too cold, and it can be used over and over again.

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2. Cooling Spray

The Dokodemo Ice Non spray instantly cools you when sprayed from over your clothes. The spray will change the color of your clothes for a moment, but it won't be noticeable in a few minutes. If you don't want to get your clothes wet, you can spray some Dokodemo Ice Non onto a handkerchief or towel and press it against your neck or wherever you want to cool.

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3. Cooling Sheet

In Japan, it's a common practice to stick a cooling sheet on your forehead when you have a fever. Cooling sheets are used to take away heat, so they can also be used to cool down on a hot summer day after exercising or walking around. The blue side goes on your skin, so it may make you look like you have a white poultice on.

The photo above is the Deko Deko Cool S. Cooling sheets are available from various brands, but most have the same shape. Ask your nearest shop staff member for more information.

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Preventing Dehydration

4. Sports Drinks

Sports drinks are perfect for replenishing the body with water and minerals that are lost from sweating. Most have a refreshing taste, and are invaluable when exercising or when you have a cold. Some are also available in powder form, so you can take them with you overseas as well.

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5. Salt Candy

When we sweat, salt is lost from our bodies, so having some salt candy might also be a good idea. The photo above is the Ume Shio Ame (Plum Salt Candy). Traditionally in Japan, umeboshi (pickled plum) have been eaten as a cure for sickness in summer, thus the Japanese have a custom of eating umeboshi or other salty foods when they feel ill during the hotter months.

You wouldn't want to miss your chance of enjoying traveling Japan because of sickness. Be prepared to fight the heat, and enjoy summer in Japan!

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Written by

Miho Moriya

Tokyo,Japan

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