Originally Posted by
Q Shoe Guy
For those who are new here in Kanto/Tokyo area , you might have heard the word "setsuden/ 節電". Below is a link from TEPCO about up to date energy demand and production in English. So if you notice that lights etc. are turned off, and air conditioning is set at 28c you are not mistaken.
I am currently planning a visit this summer. Besides the heat, the power situation this summer makes me think I should avoid August so my precious time off will not turn into a miserable one.