S3-19 Discover the Beauty of Japan’s Rainy Season

Did you know Japan has a rainy season? It’s staring now. I talked about this unique period and share recommendations for activities to make the most of it. Check it out and discover what Japan’s rainy season has to offer. This episode's vocab list: 季節 season 梅雨入りthe onset of the rainy season 本州の北の方 the Northern part of honshu, the main island of Japan 6月中旬 mid-June 下旬 the end of the month 梅雨明け ending the rainy season 天気予報 weather forecast ローカルならではunique to the local area; something only found locally この時期ならでは unique to this season; specific to this time of year 梅雨の風物詩 a symbol of the rainy season アジサイ hydrangea 全国各地 everywhere in the country 名所 noted place ピッタリ just right 感動しますよ。I bet you will be impressed by the scenery. 代表的 representing 花菖蒲 iris アジサイと比べると with a comparison with hydrangea 一万四千 14 thousand ホタル観賞 firefly viewing 神秘的 mystic 博物館 museum 美術館 art museum 科学館 science museum 地元の人 local people 日本人観光客 domestic tourists 活動的 active 空いている to not be crowed マイナスなことばかりではありません。There are not only negative things.