🌧️ Tsuyu: Japan’s Rainy Season That Feels a Bit Like Singapore 🌂

When I first moved to Singapore, I was struck by the daily afternoon showers.

“It reminds me of Japan’s tsuyu,” I thought—but Japan’s version is a unique season. 🌿

Tsuyu (梅雨) usually falls between early June and mid-July, bringing short but intense rain.

Skies turn grey, humidity spikes, and umbrellas become daily essentials. ☁️

Unlike Singapore’s scattered year‑round showers, tsuyu is a special time of year.

In Japan, it feels almost like a season of its own.

It also doesn’t hit the whole country at once 🗾—the rainy front (tsuyu zensen) travels from Kyushu up to Hokkaido.

In the Kansai region (Osaka, Kyoto), tsuyu typically starts in early June. Osaka has already entered the rainy season, and if things follow the usual pattern, it will likely end around mid-July.

So if you’re planning to visit Osaka for the 2025 Expo, this is useful to know!

Most of the rain should ease up by mid-July. Still, it’s smart to bring rain gear and plan a few indoor activities just in case. 🎡😊

Checking a regional tsuyu forecast can help you pack wisely. 🎒☂️

As a child, I’d watch the rain from my classroom window, wishing for sunshine.

I even made teru teru bozu—little paper dolls we hang to pray for good weather.

Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn’t, but it was always fun. ☀️😊 

Now, I cherish this season’s charm: blooming hydrangeas, the soft patter of raindrops, and warm cups of tea. 🫖

So if you’re traveling in early summer, rainy days can still be magical—and your Expo experience might just be bright and beautiful. 🌧️✨

Yūta