Deadly Heat Turns Japan’s Farmers Nocturnal

In Japan, intensifying deadly heat is forcing farmers to abandon daytime labor and shift operations to nighttime. As temperatures soar and heat risk increases for workers, many farm communities are changing schedules for planting, irrigation, and harvesting. The adjustment helps reduce exposure to extreme conditions and protects labor during peak heat hours. Farmers also report practical challenges, including altered logistics and equipment use, but say the nighttime approach has become necessary to keep both people and produce safe as hot weather persists.