Cooling Tokyo: Harnessing Traditional Methods to Combat Urban Heat Island Effect

The video discusses the urban heat problem and how traditional methods like Ichimitsu, a Japanese water sprinkling technique, are being researched for modern applications. It highlights a new automatic road cooling system in Tokyo that uses wastewater and renewable energy to reduce surface and air temperatures. However, the system's high cost and limited effectiveness in reducing air conditioning use are challenges. The video emphasizes the need for widespread adoption to achieve significant energy savings.

What challenges are associated with the Ichimitsu water sprinkling system?

How much did the experimental Ichimitsu system cost?