Record-breaking summer temperatures across Japan are prompting agricultural workers to shift their working hours to the night to avoid dangerous daytime heat. With daytime conditions posing severe risks of heatstroke and dehydration—particularly for the country’s aging farming population—many growers are now harvesting and tending crops under artificial lighting. This nocturnal schedule allows farmers to protect their health while maintaining crop quality, as extreme daytime heat can also damage produce before it reaches the market.
- Extreme daytime temperatures have made standard agricultural labor hazardous, increasing the risk of heatstroke across Japan.
- Farmers are adapting by shifting their fieldwork to nighttime and early morning hours using headlamps and mobile lighting.
- Japan’s agricultural sector relies heavily on an aging demographic, making workers especially vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.
- Harvesting at night also helps preserve produce quality by preventing crops from wilting in extreme heat.
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