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Are you ready to fend off 40 days of crying skies with an umbrella and raincoat? Well, you better be!
The Japan Metrological Agency announced June 23 that the Tohoku region, home to Misawa AB, has officially entered the rainy season. The region entered rainy season eight days later than the yearly average. Kanto and all other areas of the mainland of Japan except for Hokkaido have already been in the rainy season for days, according to the agency.
Most of Japan is now looking a 40-days of hot, humid and mold.
On a drier note, the agency declared Okinawa and the southern Amami Islands of Kyushu done with the rainy season on June 20 and June 23, respectively.
Keep in mind for future trip planning that the northern most mainland of Hokkaido is not affected by the rainy season and is a good option to avoid the droplets and stifling humidity.
The rainy season is considered the worst season in Japan, but it is cheerfully referred to as “tsuyu,” or plum rain, as it coincides with the seasonal ripening of the luscious fruit. With temperatures in southern to central Japan in the mid to high 70s (the high 60s farther north), you can check out beautiful blossoms of Hydrangea and Iris in full bloom here and there across the country. And you may be able to spot a cute white “teruterubozu” (sunshine monks) hanging on the eaves of houses in town.
So, be positive and enjoy the rainy season to the best of your ability.
