Tag: Japan in July

Boom! Sumida River Fireworks Festival in Tokyo

skytree and sumida gawa fireworks festival in july 27 2019 photographed native expat

The delayed rainy season kept the start of summer unusually cool, the term known as 梅雨寒(tsuzamu - rainy season coldness) ☔.However, Japanese summer doesn't let us off the hook that easily! Suddenly, after 20 days straight of daylight hours under 3 hours per day, on July 17th the sun broke through, heated up the concrete … Continue reading Boom! Sumida River Fireworks Festival in Tokyo →

What is Tanabata?

tanabata orihime and hikoboshi digital illustration by native expat 2019

In July along Azabujuban shopping street, bamboo sticks decorated with colourful paper with wishes written on them pop up🎋. It slightly reminds me of "Christmas in July" in Australia where Christmas trees pop up again in July simply because it's winter in Australia and Australians can celebrate Christmas like the Northern Hemisphere folks. Someone wants … Continue reading What is Tanabata? →