Heatstroke casualties at workplace hits record-high 1,803 in 2025

02 — Who / Subject

Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry

03 — Where / Locus

Japan

04 — When / Temporality

May 27, 2026

Verified: May 27, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Workplace heatstroke casualties reached a record 1,803 in 2025. Fatalities decreased from 31 to 19. The rise is attributed to extreme summer heat."

Conflict Analysis

Climate change impacts on labor safety are becoming a significant policy issue in Japan.

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