Japan has experienced a new record high temperature of 41.8 degrees Celsius (107.2 degrees Fahrenheit), marking the hottest day in the country's recorded history. This temperature record was set in Isesaki and surpassed the previous record set less than a week earlier. The intense heat wave has affected most of Japan, with June and July becoming the hottest months on record. The extreme temperatures have delayed the appearance of snow on Mount Fuji and raised concerns among farmers about potential rice crop failures. The Japanese government has advised residents to stay indoors and pledged to implement measures to mitigate weather-related damage to rice production. This heat wave comes amid broader global temperature trends, with July 2025 being the third hottest July on record worldwide. The prolonged and intense nature of the heat wave has raised worries about its impact on agriculture and the cost of living in Japan.