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Japan's 'Human Fridges' Combat Summer Heat

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Japan is combating intense summer heat with 'Do Hiemon Box', also known as 'human fridges'. These personal cooling booths blow chilled air onto workers to prevent heatstroke. Originally designed for outdoor workplaces, they are now expanding to public spaces.

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  1. Al Arabiya English avatar

    Al Arabiya English

    X / Twitter / @AlArabiya_Eng

    “Do Hiemon Box,” also known as a “human fridge,” is a personal cooling...

  2. Al Jazeera avatar

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

  3. Al Jazeera English avatar

    Al Jazeera English

    X / Twitter / @AJEnglish

    Designed to stop heatstroke in its tracks, the "Do Hiemon Box" deliver...

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