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Aside from the KATU, a variety of heaters help to keep spaces warm. In Tokyo, air conditioners are common, providing adequate warmth in mildly cold areas. However, homes in colder regions may require more powerful heating solutions, such as kerosene stoves. These stoves effectively warm larger rooms and can also be used for boiling water, adding moisture to dry winter air—something commonly depicted in traditional Japanese films.