schools to take precautions against heat stroke, following the death of one six-year-old boy who was attending an outdoor event. Fewer than half of schools in the country have air conditioning, and government officials discussed extending school holidays for safety. Furthermore, the government considered covering the cost of installing air conditioners in schools. Kyushu Electric Power offered 10 percent discounts to customers aged 75 years and older for their August and September bills to facilitate the use of air conditioners. See also References External links Japan Meteorological Agency Official Website Northeast Asia Northeast Asia heat wave Northeast Asia heat wave Northeast Asia heat wave Northeast Asia heat wave Heat waves in Asia Northeast Asia heat wave Weather events in Japan Weather events in South Korea