Originally Posted by
JALPak
I don't know if the 28 degree policy has much to do with this given it has been like this even before the Tohoku earthquake. I believe it has more to do with the culture and climate in Japan. Just like how an African native probably wouldn't think it's unbearable at 28C and might even find it cold.
Similarly, a HK person would likely complain about 12 degree weather.
A person in Canada might think that is warm.