The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly more apparent with intensifying extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and worsening air quality, which poses a significant threat to ecosystems and public health worldwide. Located in East Asia comprising of over 6,800 islands, Japan has climate that varies by latitude, but the country generally experiences four distinct seasons (winter, spring, summer, and autumn). The population of Japan is over 120 million, 29 percent of which is aged 65 and older