Experts have warned that sunstroke still poses a great danger in the country, especially during the Olympic Games, as a result of high temperatures and humidity and wearing face masks, in addition to the measures of the Corona virus, which have become a top priority in Japan.
The Japanese newspaper (Japan Times) reported that long before the epidemic caused the postponement of Tokyo 2020, the harsh summer heat in the Japanese capital was the main health concern of the organizers.
While the games were held in places much hotter or humid than Tokyo, including Athens and Beijing, Japan's hot summers offer an unpleasant and sometimes deadly mixture of humidity and hot temperatures, according to the newspaper.
In an attempt to counter this, organizers have moved the Olympic marathon and race tracks to the northern island of Hokkaido, hoping to beat temperatures that can reach 37 degrees Celsius and humidity of more than 80%.
With fans now banned from nearly all gaming events due to virus concerns, the risk of large crowds in the sun is no longer a concern, the newspaper said.
However, athletes, who will have little time to acclimatise to the atmosphere - because they are only allowed to arrive just before the competition - may continue to struggle.
The newspaper quoted Haruo Ozaki, president of the Tokyo Medical Association, as telling reporters: "Holding the Games during July and August ... was a serious issue even before the outbreak of the Corona virus pandemic."
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