The webmaster passed Kumamon Official Examination FINAL sponsored by KUMAMOTO NICHINICHI SHIMBUN, a local newspaper publisher, with a perfect score. She hopes to attend the awarding ceremony next March.

The year of 2024 is nearing an end. It was rather a turbulent year in various fields. Thank you very much for your support. May next year be more peaceful.

On July 18, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the official end of the rainy season in the Kanto region including Tokyo, 4 day earlier than last year and 1 days earlier than usual. Varieties of Japanese ice cream brands are very popular among foreign tourists.   Enjoy their flavors unique to Japan to cool down in the hot weather.

In the Kanto region including Tokyo, the rainy season sets in on June 21, 13 days later than last year and 14 days later than usual, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.   Hydrangeas are beautiful in this season, especially at temples in Kamakura.

Cherry trees have come into bloom in Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced on March 29,  15 days later than last year and 5 days later than usual.