Japan is currently experiencing an unprecedented heat wave, shattering multiple temperature records and raising concerns over its agricultural outputs, particularly rice crops. The country has reported a staggering 17 new heat records, with temperatures soaring to as high as 41.8°C in various regions, including Gunma and Hyogo. This extreme heat is not only uncomfortable but also poses serious health risks, evidenced by 10,000 hospitalizations for heat-related illnesses within a single week. As the ongoing heat wave threatens to affect food prices and crop yields, worries mount over the implications of the hottest July recorded in years, with temperatures averaging 2.89°C above the norm. In addition, the scorching conditions have led to significant challenges for both the population and the agricultural sector.