Japan's air conditioner makers step outside to fight summer heat

Daikin, Panasonic among companies launching field tests

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Daikin Industries trials an outdoor air-conditioning system in the Shibuya district of Tokyo in late July. (Daikin Industries)

NARUSHI NAKAI

OSAKA -- As record-breaking high temperatures scorch Japan, Japanese manufacturers are bringing air conditioning outdoors.

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