Oops! Japan #40 — Not Just Rain. It’s War. Why Visiting Japan During the Rainy Season Requires Serious Preparation


 Oops! Japan #40 — Not Just Rain. It’s War.


Why Visiting Japan During the Rainy Season Requires Serious Preparation


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English:


So, you packed a cute umbrella for your summer trip to Japan?

Nice try — but that won’t save you from guerrilla downpours.


Japan’s rainy season (June–July) isn’t just about light showers.

We’re talking flash floods, sideways rain, soaked shoes in 30 seconds.

Even locals struggle to deal with the sheer force of it.


A single downpour can drench your socks, fog up your glasses, and ruin your day — all before you’ve reached the train station.


Tips for Survival:

• Pack a lightweight raincoat (umbrellas alone won’t cut it).

• Bring extra socks and quick-dry shoes.

• Download a weather radar app (like Yahoo! Weather in Japan).

• Avoid long outdoor walks without shelter options.


Traveling in Japan during the rainy season is doable —

but only with proper gear and a strong sense of humor.


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日本語の補足：


6月〜7月の日本の梅雨は、甘く見てはいけません。

最近は「ゲリラ豪雨」が多発し、突然の大雨に日本人でさえ苦労しています。


おしゃれな傘だけでは不十分。レインコート、替えの靴下、撥水靴など、しっかりと備えてください。

天気アプリでこまめに確認する習慣も重要です。


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Next Up: Oops! Japan #41 — Stay tuned! More cultural shocks and travel survival tips are on the way.


次回も、旅行者の「うっかり」に寄り添った記事をお届けします！

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