Tsuyu, The Rainy Season

When is it the rainy season in Japan?

• early April to the middle of May

• early May to the middle of June

• early June to the middle of July

• early July to the middle of August

Tsuyu occurs during which season in Japan?

• summer

• autumn

• winter

• spring

True or False: Tsuyu is the nicest time of the year for Japanese people.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The temperatures and humidity are high making life hot and sweaty!

How do Japanese people cope with the weather during Tsuyu?

• umbrellas

• raincoats

• cars

• air conditioners

True or False: Tsuyu has many positive aspects.

• True

• False

True or False: The rain in early summer helps plants to grow and flourish.

• True

• False

Name the thing that grows easily during Tsuyu and is important for the production of some Japanese foods?

• fungi

• mould

• salt

• mushrooms

Answer explanation

Mould is needed for the production of the following important Japanese foods:

1. miso paste

2. soy sauce

3. sake (cooking wine)

Why do children find Tsuyu boring?

• They are stuck inside.

• It is too cold to go outside.

• There is nothing to do.

• It is impossible to do any outdoor activities.

Why do children make 'Teru Teru Boozu'?

• To scare the birds away.

• To get rid of bad spirits.

• To have something to do because they are bored.

• To wish for good weather.

Answer explanation

Children also make Teru Teru Boozu if they have something important coming up like an excursions to wish for good weather on the day!

True or False: Historically, Teru Teru Boozu originated from a story about a monk.

• True

• False