In Japan, authorities question dependence to air conditioning

In Japan, air conditioners are everywhere in people’s daily lives.

100% of subway lines are air-conditioned, as are 90% of apartment, often with one unit in every room.

These practices are even encouraged by the government when temperatures rise above 31 degrees Celsius.

A report from Tokyo with Ayana NISHIKAWA, Mélodie SFORZA and Adam Hancock. ...