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Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon

Al Jazeera Saturday 22 August 2026, 15:48 UTC 1 min read
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Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon NewsFeed Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon Designed to stop heatstroke in its tracks, the “Do Hiemon Box” delivers rapid, targeted cooling during extreme weather. Originally built for outdoor workplaces, this personal cooling booth is now expanding to public spaces. Published On 22 Aug 2026

Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon NewsFeed Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon Designed to stop heatstroke in its tracks, the “Do Hiemon Box” delivers rapid, targeted cooling during extreme weather. Originally built for outdoor workplaces, this personal cooling booth is now expanding to public spaces. Published On 22 Aug 2026
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