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

Published by Al Jazeera 22 August 2026 at 18:48
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Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon
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Designed to stop heatstroke in its tracks, the "Do Hiemon Box" delivers rapid, targeted cooling during extreme weather.

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