It’s June, and that means the rainy season has started and the hydrangeas are blooming. We’re definitely feeling the effects of climate change—normally, June is tsuyu (梅雨), which means it rains practically every day, but lately, it’s just been very hot.
According to an article in Tokyo Weekender by Wakaba Oto:
“Japan’s rainy season, known as tsuyu, has been nothing short of strange this year. Typically marked by consistent, steady rainfall from May to mid-July, tsuyu has been conspicuously irregular in 2024. The season started on June 21 in the Kanto region—the third latest start since records began in 1951. This delay has been accompanied by sporadic heavy downpours and extended dry spells throughout Japan.”
If you decide to run or hike the trails in the heat, be sure to protect yourself from the sun and insects, and stay well-hydrated.
Trails in Motion 2025!
The new season of Trails in Motion is about to begin! Please watch out on the website, social media and newsletters for screening dates and places, we hope to have screenings all over Japan this year!
Featured Episode
Breaking Records & Building Healthy Communities with Kwame Terra
In this inspiring episode, I chat with Kwame Terra, CEO of bEHR Health Systems. We explore Kwame’s running journey, how a childhood sports injury sparked his passion for public health, and how that led to a lifetime of advocacy and leadership.
Kwame shares the story behind his world record: walking an incredible 2,007,178 steps in a single month! We talk about:
* What drove him to attempt the record
* The physical and mental challenges he faced
* How walking—one of the simplest forms of movement—can transform your health
We also touch on the connection between movement, mindfulness, and community empowerment.