在2022年，日本冬天的气温之冷令人咋舌，却有不少女性依旧选择穿短裙过冬，这究竟是靠什么方法来应对那样的寒冷呢？众所周知，我国南北方的温度差异巨大，就如同南方一些城市四季如春，而在北方，尤其是黑龙江省一带，那便是一幅截然不同的景象。正是因为如此，许多旅游指南会区分哪些城市适合夏季访问，哪些更适合冬日游玩。

然而，在我国北方，即使是在严寒的冬日，由于室内普遍使用供暖设施，这也解决了室内过于寒冷的问题。相比之下，日本作为我们的邻国，其 winters实际上并无供暖措施，因此她们又是如何度过漫长而寒冷的夜晚呢？

关于日本人过冬的迷思

日本作为文化与我国接近且经济发达的国家，对外界非常吸引人，所以很多旅客都喜欢前往那里体验异域风情和文化。然而，有一点却让我们这些中国人感到困惑，那就是当地的一些女高中生，无论何时（即使是在极其寒冷的大街上），总能看到她们穿着短裙或短裤，她们似乎完全不介意那些刺骨的风雪。

原来，这种现象并非只是动漫或者日剧中的艺术加工，而是在真实生活中广泛存在。在网络时代，一则谣言流传开来，说的是日本连大街上的供暖都很完善，因为太暖和了所以根本不需要穿太多衣服。当时这则谣言甚至激起了一波国内网友对于“二鬼子”夸赞日本经济发展得好，可以做到这么大规模供暖的话题。

但随着两国间交流频繁，我们才逐渐发现事实：Japan's winter is actually without heating, so homes like those in southern China with electric blankets or heaters are not possible, let alone the streets.

The reason Japanese high school girls wear short skirts in winter is simple: one is for beauty, and two is because of school regulations. They're not used to wearing tights or leggings, so they endure the cold for beauty's sake. This may be hard to understand for people who prioritize health as we do in China.

In Japan, most regions have distinct seasons with little chance of a "four-season spring" like some Chinese cities experience. The coldest place in Japan is Hokkaido, which many compare to northeastern China; both can be very cold but each has its own unique characteristics.

According to records, Hokkaido has experienced temperatures as low as -41°C; though such extreme cold might not occur now days still it remains extremely chilly during winter time.

So why doesn't Japan use central heating? It's not due to lack of funds but rather geographical factors and natural disasters that often strike the island nation on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

It seems this also reflects the Japanese character: cautious and vigilant against any potential dangers. So how do people survive without heating?

The answer lies in another aspect of Japanese culture: kotatsu (被炉). Every household almost always prepares these devices—a combination table-bed—where you can sit with your legs inside and stay warm while working or reading books without disrupting daily life. Kotatsu uses heat efficiently while keeping electricity costs low—just like our beloved beddings during winter nights!

Though kotatsu construction appears simple (a small table below installing a heater), preventing heat loss by adding a blanket between two bedsides makes it comfortable enough even when sitting down fully clothed from head-to-toe! Even at its simplest form—the cheapest being 20K yen—it's no small sum!

Despite air conditioning being widespread throughout Japan too, most prefer their kotosus over them all because they provide more warmth—and comfort!