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Japan's Human Refrigerators for Scorching Heat | Thailand News

Japan’s sweltering summers are forcing a tech revolution as companies scramble to keep workers cool with $9,400 “human refrigerators” — phonebooth-sized cooling pods already selling fast across construction sites and factories. With record heat causing thousands of emergency cases and over 100 deaths in Tokyo alone, businesses are ditching old methods for survival tactics like shorts-wearing bureaucrats and energy-efficient chill stations that auto-shut off after 20 minutes. It’s not just about comfort anymore — it’s about retaining talent and staying productive in a climate that’s only…

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