Kasa, June Japan

Kimonobox · 15 January 2011 · 1 min read · 1,786 views · Good to know ↓

Some lovely umbrellas are appearing in time for the rainy season in June. I loved these ideas from Amazon Japan - what do you think?

Or this one ? Lovely with cherry blossom decorations spread around.

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Tsuyu (the rainy season): good to know

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027

Added by Shibuya246, separate from the original post above. Facts are checked every quarter against the sources below.

What it is: The early-summer rainy season, when it rains on many days. At its peak, Tokyo has about a 45% chance of rain on any given day, and half of the rainy days bring only light rain.
When: The Japan Meteorological Agency's averages are 8 June to 20 July for Tokyo/Kanto, 6 June to 19 July for Kyoto, and 8 May to 23 June for Okinawa. Hokkaido is the least affected.
Where to see it: Hydrangeas (ajisai) are the flower of the season and bloom at many temples and gardens. Hakone's hydrangeas are said to look especially vivid in the rain.
Tip: June is a quiet month for travel, so popular outdoor sights are less crowded. Pack an umbrella.

Best time

Roughly early June to mid-July on Honshu