KAMAKURA, Jul 18 (News On Japan) –
On the night time of July 17, Kamakura held its first fireworks pageant in 5 years. Despite current rain conserving Tokyo’s temperatures under 30°C, harmful warmth is predicted to return by Saturday.
At 7 PM, the Kamakura fireworks pageant noticed many spectators gathering to benefit from the present. A temperature studying on the web site confirmed 27.2°C.
Overcoming the challenges of the pandemic and monetary difficulties, the Kamakura fireworks pageant attracted round 160,000 attendees.
“It’s so humid, it’s unbearable. We’re staying hydrated and using fans,” mentioned one attendee. A household having fun with the occasion commented, “We’re eating cold pineapple to beat the heat. Looking forward to the fireworks!” A toddler added, “The fireworks are fun!”
Approximately 2,500 fireworks lit up the summer time night time sky.
In Kyoto, the “Yamahoko Junko” procession, the spotlight of the Gion Festival, happened, attracting 140,000 spectators to this thousand-year-old custom.
Across Japan, the complete arrival of summer time appears imminent. On July 17, the Kagoshima Meteorological Observatory introduced that the wet season has possible resulted in southern Kyushu.
“It’s hot,” mentioned a baby in Kagoshima, the place temperatures exceeded 35°C.
In Kagoshima City, {couples} had been seen taking commemorative photographs in a park.
“Really, the rainy season is over in southern Kyushu? It’s too hot. I’m using ice packs inside my kimono,” commented one particular person.
Even in different components of Kyushu that have not but seen the top of the wet season, the warmth is intense.
A resident of Hita City, Oita Prefecture, remarked, “I can feel the heat of the basin intensely. It’s not humid but scorching.”
On July 17, the best temperature within the nation was recorded in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, at 36.7°C. A gelato store on the method to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, identified for educational success, noticed lengthy strains of shoppers.
In the afternoon of July 17, the ambiance within the Kanto area turned unstable, resulting in sudden downpours. People rushed to the station whereas a supply girl braved the rain to ship packages. The sudden rain continued into the night time.
In the Tokai and Kanto areas, the wet season could also be declared over as early because the 18th. As for the temperatures after the wet season…
Meteorologist Mika Kunimoto warned, “The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a ‘General Weather Information on High Temperatures.’ This information is not frequently released and aims to raise awareness about the risks of heatstroke and health management. We already experienced a heatwave at the beginning of July, but the heatwave period is expected to be very long. There are concerns that temperatures in inland Kanto and Tokai regions may approach 40°C.”
Source: TBS