SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN WINTER HOME
TSUYU (Rainy Season)
The period from the end of June through July is known as the rainy season in most areas of Japan. In this season, hydrangea bloom in the temples of Kamakura as shown in the picture. Hydrangea blossoms look beautiful in the rain and attract many visitors.
Festival Traditions & Customs
AOMORI NEBUTA MATSURI
HOZUKI ICHI (Ground Cherry Fair)
MIZUKAKE MATSURI
(Water-Throwing Festival)
AWAODORI
TORO NAGASHI
TANABATA (Star Festival)
FIREWORKS
FURIN
SMASHING WATERMELONS
KAKIGORI (Shaved Ice)
TSUYU (Rainy Season)
YAKATA-BUNE (Pleasure Boats)
UNAGI (Eel)
SOMEN (Noodles)


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