{"id":7066,"date":"2021-07-30T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/?p=7066"},"modified":"2021-07-30T15:32:48","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T06:32:48","slug":"4-tips-on-how-to-survive-summer-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/4-tips-on-how-to-survive-summer-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips on How to Survive Summer in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019ve probably experienced some kind of summer fatigue, known as natsubate<\/em> if you\u2019ve spent a summer in Japan. The biggest challenges in the Japanese summer are staying hydrated, avoiding mosquito bites, keeping the apartment cool, and staying protected from the strong Sun. Here are some ideas and products that can help you avoid natsubate and enjoy your summer in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Stay hydrated with barley tea<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Barley tea is one of the most popular drinks for summer in Japan. You\u2019ll see children with cold bottles of barley tea \u2013 mugicha <\/em>– and a lot of families will enjoy a pot of barley tea both in summer and winter. It\u2019s caffeine-free and said to have many benefits beyond helping you stay hydrated, such as helping digestion, weight loss, and regulating blood sugar. A pot of barley tea is an easy Natsubate recipe to help you stay healthy during the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beloved Pocari sweat and other sports drinks are good for replenishing ions and water lost in the heat. Sports drinks do have sugar so it\u2019s best to enjoy them in moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alternatively, the Kabaya \u2018charge tablets\u2019 are a popular product for anyone getting active during summer in Japan. They are salt tablets available in most supermarkets and convenience stores. By rapidly increasing the amount of salt in your body (that you may lose from sweating), they can help reduce the risk of heatstroke. Make sure to drink water or barley tea alongside the tablets in order to stay hydrated when you\u2019re engaging in outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Keeping cool and avoiding natsubate<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll often see people outside with a wet towel around their neck. This is an easy and low-cost way to help you keep cool, it functions as your own portable aircon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The handheld cooling fan, found at 100-yen stores and household goods stores, has become an increasingly popular way to stay cool. Having a cooling fan to hand can help you feel instant relief from the heat when you\u2019re outside. People working outside during summer in Japan often have jackets with a built-in cooling fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of a portable cooling fan, you\u2019ll still find many people using beautiful hand fans to keep cool. Keep your eyes peeled at artisan stores to find hand fans with intricate designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gatsby Ice Facial paper will give you an ice-cool boost and can help you feel refreshed and clean if you\u2019re caught on a whim, they can easily be kept in your bag for when you\u2019re out in the summer heat. You\u2019ll find these at convenience stores and drugstores, as well as stick-on cooling sheets that work in the same way, but you stick them on your body instead of using it as a wipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Summer products for Japanese apartments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve not yet heard of Nitori\u2019s beloved N Cool bedding<\/a>, you are in for a treat! It\u2019s a popular product amongst many people in Japanese apartments, with technology to help balance your body temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep your main living space cool and to save energy, it\u2019s best to keep doors and curtains closed. A portable aircon can boost the rooms and areas in Japanese apartments that aren\u2019t kept cool by the AC if you are stuck for other ideas. A portable aircon can be quite expensive, averaging around \u00a535,000. Though not a replacement for AC, a portable aircon is a good alternative to a fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dehumidifier is a great alternative to a portable aircon and it can be particularly helpful during tsuyu<\/em>, the rainy season, this is when apartments are most at risk for mold. A dehumidifier can help draw out the humidity that could cause mold. Having a dehumidifier can also help to dry clothes during the rainy season when it\u2019s harder to dry them outside. A popular dehumidifier with an air-purifying feature is the Iris Ohyama dehumidifier<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Avoiding mosquitos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The mosquito coil is a special type of incense used to ward off mosquitos. The mosquito coil can be used inside, but we recommend keeping your apartment ventilated when you\u2019re using a mosquito coil since it can get quite smoky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s worth investing in a mosquito coil holder to catch the ashes. You can reuse it for the many mosquito coils you will inevitably get through. Take a trip to your local home center or grocery store to find unique mosquito coil holders. A stylish mosquito coil holder can be a great piece of furniture in your Japanese apartment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Insect repellant is a must-have item during summer in Japan if you\u2019re prone to mosquito bites. The Skin Vape Mist is one of the most popular mosquito repellent sprays, it is water-based so it\u2019s gentle on the skin and you should be able to find it at drugstores for around \u00a5500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Summer in Japan is wonderful, make sure to enjoy some of Japan\u2019s summer activities, such as camping and fireworks. There are so many beautiful beaches in Japan where you can cool down too, and with all of these products available, summer in Japan can be truly blissful, it\u2019s a pleasure to be able to enjoy such contrasting seasons. Don\u2019t forget to stay safe in the Sun!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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