Originally Posted by
ray1966
I am wondering how the locals deal with it? Do they have a higher tolerance level for humid weather? Or, is it just my body type that is sensitive to humidity.
We complain. :P
Seriously, though, it's a matter of either getting used to it or leaving for 3-4 months. Incidentally, trains have air conditioning, but above-ground train stations often do not (subway stations do, however). Japan does not air-condition everything as they do in Singapore or Bangkok, and the "setsuden" energy-saving mindset is still prevalent among those who set the thermostat (mainly due to the high cost of energy rather than a particular desire to conserve).
I recommend staying indoors during the hottest part of the day (12:00-16:00) and venturing out before/after that time. Though to be honest, right now is not nearly as bad as a few weeks ago where it was regularly topping 35 degrees (and even higher in western Japan).