3 scenic spots in Japan you'll want to visit before the rainy season begins!

This time, we will introduce some spectacular spots to visit before the rainy season for those of you coming to Japan from overseas. The rainy season is the season from late May to early July when a lot of rain falls all over Japan. If the rain continues for several days, it can be difficult to go sightseeing. That's why now, with its many sunny days, is your chance!

Today, we will introduce fashion that is perfect for early summer in Japan, as well as convenient items that will be useful in your daily life. Early summer in Japan refers to the season from mid-May to late June. This period is characterized by large changes in temperature and weather, with hot days, cool mornings and evenings, and lots of rain during the rainy season. So, what kind of fashion do you wear in Japan?

"Undokai" is a school sports event held at elementary and junior high schools in Japan. Students are divided into classes and grades and participate in events such as relay races, ball throwing, and dancing, learning the importance of cooperation and effort. Parents and local residents often join in, and it is a festival-like event that gets the whole school excited.

May is the season of fresh, greenery. In Japan, there are many "seasonal foods" that are in season from spring to early summer. "Season" refers to the time when a food is at its most delicious and can be harvested in the greatest quantity. In Japan, there is a culture that places special importance on "flavors that can only be eaten in a certain season." Today, we will introduce some of Japan's "seasonal flavors of May."

In Japan, May 5th is "Children's Day," a holiday to celebrate the growth and health of children. In the past, "Children's Day" was called "Tango no Sekku" and was a celebration for boys. But now it has become a day for all children. On this day, families decorate and eat special foods to pray for the happiness and healthy growth of their children.