On July 23, Japan entered 大暑（Taisho / Greater Heat）, one of the 二十四節気（nijūshi sekki / twenty-four solar terms）.
The twenty-four solar terms divide the year into 24 periods based on the movement of the sun, with each period given a name that reflects the season. True to its name, Taisho marks one of the hottest times of the year.
This year in Japan, those …
