The temperature in Tokyo is high, around 26℃. It is almost like summer. The rainy season is near at hand in Tokyo. It has started already in Kyushu, and Shikoku. It is likely to start around June 9 in Tokyo this year. It spans the entire month of June or longer in most regions of Japan except Hokkaido. Although the rainy season can be a gloomy time, there’s some benefit. 

The rainy season follows the annual peak travel period, and tourist spots are less crowded. During this time, Ajisai (hydrangea), a symbol of Japan’s rainy season, beautifully blooms.