A worker moves a large block of ice bound for shipment at the Honda Reizo Co. factory in Taishi, Japan. As scorching temperatures persist across Japan, ice production is in full swing. Tons of ice is produced daily to help combat the summer heat, as large ice blocks are processed into smaller cubes before being shipped to major convenience stores throughout western Japan. | July 28, 2025 | 📷: buddhikaphoto #GettyImagesNews