Heatwaves Without End: How Sony's Reon Wearable Air Conditioner Became a Lifeline for Some The UK is not built for heatwaves, nor are many other countries in the Northern Hemisphere.
Japan, with its anime and manga culture, has become accustomed to sweltering summers, but its western counterparts have yet to catch up.
The disparity between air conditioned homes in Japan (estimated at around 40%) and those without highlights just how unprepared we are for this kind of weather.