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.

Latest update : 2017.08.07

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.

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!

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.

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