The rainy season in Japan, called Tsu-yu or Plum Rain, typically runs from early June to mid-July. During this season, plums are ripening and it is an uncomfortable time of frequent rain that is important for harvests. Traditional Japanese architecture and flowers like hydrangeas thrive in this season.

1. The Rainy Season in Japan

2. Tsu-yu
The Japanese rainy season
= Plum Rain

3. Why is the rainy season called “Tsu-yu”?
Plum Rain

4. Starts the beginning of June
Ends the middle of July
Japanese Rainy Season

5. Plums are ripening
in this season.
Plum Season

6. Cause of the rainy season

7. June

8. Uncomfortable Season

9. The rain is very important for having a harvest.

10. Traditional Architectures

11. Beautiful Hydrangeas

12. Teru Teru Bouzu

14. Fireflies