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Scorching heat continues to grip much of Japan
Much of Japan remains in the grip of an intense heat spell on Tuesday as temperatures in parts of the Kanto and Tokai regions rose to over 37 degrees Celsius. Many people have been taken to hospital for heatstroke. People are being advised to avoid going …