Tokyo summer = HOT AF. Heat blasts off asphalt, ricochets off glass, and wraps you like a convection fan. After years of trial and error, I’ve built a setup that lets me function (and not stink) in this madness—no sponsors, no affiliate links, everything bought with my own yen.
Heat Survival Gear (Quick Hits):
Underwear — BROS by Wacoal: Fast-dry fabric + targeted mesh = bye-bye swamp-itch.
Shorts — Uniqlo boardshort-style hybrid cargo: Boardshort material, mesh cargo pockets, dries fast; pair with BROS for peak heat/humidity days.
Cooling — Burtle fan shirt (Kyocera brushless) + sensu: Quiet wearable airflow; mesh back pocket fits a gel pack for extra chill.
Passive “Ice” Neck Rings: ~30–50 min real cool, then steady heat-pull all day; rotate spares from a small insulated pouch—perfect for trains/cafés.
Sunglasses + Cap: Polarized shades tame Tokyo’s glare “laser show”; cap blocks overhead leak-light.
Weatherproofing: Sudden squalls? Pelican/Nanuk hard cases or weather-resistant packs (Peak Design/Hakuba) to protect your camera/tech.
Socks — Uniqlo toe socks: Airflow between toes = less sweat, less stink.
Shirts — Helikon-Tex TopCool Lite: Soft, quick-dry tees with practical pockets/loops.
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