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Japan Human-Sized Refrigerator Cooling Booth Sees Demand as Heat Waves Intensify

Bloomberg Technology Tuesday 04 August 2026, 21:00 UTC By Yui Hasebe 1 min read
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The glass door closes, and a curtain of cool air spills over your head, neck and shoulders, delivering instant relief from the punishing summer heat.

The glass door closes, and a curtain of cool air spills over your head, neck and shoulders, delivering instant relief from the punishing summer heat.
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