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Japan During Rainy Season Is a "Buy": Experiencing the Season of Rain (From a Guide Living in Tokyo)

梅雨の日本は"買い":雨の季節を味わう旅(東京在住の案内人より)

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買い物 · Shopping On a rainy day

“How much is a clear umbrella?”

Binīru-gasa wa ikura desu ka?

Konbini sell clear plastic umbrellas for about ¥500 — cheap enough to buy on the spot and leave behind.▶ 7:27

買い物 · Shopping On a rainy day

“Is there an umbrella stand?”

Kasatate wa arimasu ka?

Walking indoors with a dripping umbrella is a little rude — use the bag stand or rack at the entrance.▶ 8:07

買い物 · Shopping On a rainy day

“Is there an umbrella locker?”

Kasa rokkā wa arimasu ka?

Some buildings have ~¥100 umbrella lockers. A cheap plastic umbrella is safer from theft than a pricey one.▶ 8:07

温泉 · Onsen On a rainy day

“Is there an onsen nearby?”

Chikaku ni onsen wa arimasu ka?

Rainy days are perfect for an onsen. Museums, aquariums and depachika keep you dry, too.▶ 5:14

宿 · Hotels On a rainy day

“Are rooms cheaper in June?”

Rokugatsu wa yado ga yasuku narimasu ka?

Crowds thin out in the rainy season, and hotels and flights run cheaper than in peak months.▶ 2:15

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