The dreaded rainy season is here, but we have the answers to survive it! Whether it’s unpredictable downpours, moldy futons, steamy train cars, or Albert Einstein-inspired hair, (the rainy season) in Japan has many downsides. Thankfully, there are some easy ways to make it through to summer with a bit of preparation and a whole lot of waterproofing. Here are Savvy’s five ways of surviving the rainy season in Japan.
Hundreds of shoes are lost in the daily deluge that sees the streets turn into the flood scene from every recent disaster movie, coupled with the constant scent of . We’ve seen Birkenstocks, leather heels and even Crocs give up before we’ve managed to wade to the office. It’s time to invest in a decent pair of quality rain boots that will save you time and avoid the unnecessary loss of half of your shoe collection.
Most, if not all, Japanese shoe stores will start selling a range of water-resistant rubber boots from May with the cheapest starting around ¥3,000 all the way up to ¥75,000 (yikes!) for a branded pair like Hunters. It’s a good idea to shop around, and you might find a better deal online at Rakuten or Amazon. These (¥7,480), designed for the fashion-conscious rice farmer, have been making the internet rounds for a while.
Okay, they’re not cheap, but this is an investment, right? Wearing make-up this June? Your face will—literally—begin to melt, transforming a slick of eyeliner into a cosplay of Beetlejuice. Hair, too, likes to frizz .