This is reported by NHK.

“According to the fire department of Tokyo, as of 21:00 (15:00 Moscow time - RT ), 222 people aged 1 to 101 years were sent to hospitals with suspected heat stroke. 14 people aged 50 to 90 years are in serious condition, ”the statement said.

Earlier it was reported that over 400 people were hospitalized because of the heat in Japan.