I'm sitting behind my computer to work on this blog for the first time in half a year.
It sounds like an old cliche, but I dare to say "long time no see everyone".
I'm a little bit upset about writing the blog because I can't seem to find the "proper topic". My boss THANKFULLY asked me to write it in English, not in my loving Japanese. However, after surfing the web, Yahoo News fortunately saves my time, and most importantly, my life.
It says that Japan Meteorological Agency has announced that rainy season seems to start in Kyushu region. What a timing! I'm going to write about Japan's rainy season today, adding some pictures courtesy of my Hong Kongese colleague.
First and foremost, rainy season, also known as 梅雨（literally means "plum rain"), creates 45 to 50 days of a continuous dreary weather all across Japan.Anything from drizzle to torrential rain is poured down on us, ensuring that we should at least go with an umbrella during the gloomy season. After rainy season ends, can we end the season on a good note? Surely, No, Absolutely. Japan eventually becomes scorching hot, muggy country for the herald of summer. It's one of my least favorite season, and just thinking about that, I could now feel the shirt clinging to my back. Yikes!!!
However, the rainy season isn't all that bad, literally.
I'm changing my tune here, like 180 degrees turn.
Why is that?
That's because you can join the tour even if it's rainy and 梅雨 season.
Just take my word for it. There is no catch at all.
For the reminder, if it rains, you might think in the following way.
①Good morning, sunshine...Nope, hey it's rainy today.
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② Wow, it's not my day(agape)...
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③No choice but to cancel the tour. Let's call'em right now.
...That's not the flowchart, it's certainly a falsechart.
These are all part of the myths and common misconceptions.
Here's a genuine formula: Rain is Not Always Equal to cancellation.
(If weather doesn't cooperate us, like bad weather or stormy wave, we will surely cancel the tour. It happens from time to time. Stop nitpicking, please. )
Don't let the weather forecast give up your hopes.
All you have to do is following two rules in case of landing: as easy as ABC
①Do not use your umbrella.
②Wear a raincoat instead.
Look at the picture below. No umbrellas can be found from top to bottom, right to left.
Yes, every one of them appreciate and follow our rules. Thanks everyone!
If you are thinking not to bring your raincoat to the island and take a "natural rain shower" instead with shampoo and body wash, please think twice before doing that. Purchase your raincoat, 200 yen each available at our reception desk. It's refundable unless you open the bag.
Anyone interested in joining our tour, grab your backpack and go on our website at
http://www.gunkanjima-concierge.com/en/index.html for further information.
Rainbow is awaiting your coming, and of course, so we are.
本日は外国のお客様向けに英語でブログを掲載いたしました。
当日の天候にもよりますが、雨＝欠航ではないことをお伝えするために執筆しました。
憂鬱な梅雨の時期になりましたが、多くのお客様に軍艦島を楽しんでいただければと思います。
雨が作り出す薄暗く、もの哀しい雰囲気も軍艦島のハイライトではないでしょうか。
皆様のご予約をお待ちしております。詳しくはこちらからhttp://www.gunkanjima-concierge.com
それでは今日もご安全に。