Japan’s Executives Swelter in Solidarity to Save Power

The 32-degree Celsius (90-degree Fahrenheit) heat outside Honda Motor Co.’s office prompts health warnings from the national weather agency. Inside in an executive meeting room, it’s only four degrees cooler as President Takanobu Ito swelters.

“We are already used to being in this warm office,” Ito said, gesturing with his short-sleeved arms as a spokesman stirs the air with a paper fan. “We hope visitors understand the heat is part of our effort to save energy.”