Heatstroke casualties at workplace hit record 1,803 in 2025

02 — Who / Subject

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

03 — Where / Locus

Japan

04 — When / Temporality

May 28, 2026

Verified: May 28, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Workplace heatstroke casualties reached a record 1,803 in 2025. Fatalities decreased from 31 to 19."

Conflict Analysis

Reflects the impact of extreme weather on labor safety.

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