It’s that time of year again when stores start putting out the rain boots and umbrellas, you can hear the frogs croaking out in the rice paddies, and hydrangeas are abloom! June through early July means rain and humidity, and the rainy season can really put a damper on things if you’re not prepared.
Especially if you’re a wife in Japan like me, even doing things like laundry or hanging out the futons can become a monumental task when you can never catch a weekend where they won’t get soaked hanging outside. But don’t worry- keep reading on for some tips on how not to keep the rainy season from becoming a total wash.
Washing Rice 