It's definitely summer in Japan - gloves, umbrellas, spiders and snakes!
July 3rd 2007 It’s well and truly summer in Japan - umbrellas, gloves, snakes and spiders!
The rice and corn has begun growing. The hydrangeas are in full bloom. Workmen are wearing sweat towels on their heads. Women are wearing elbow length gloves (yes, in summer, to protect their white skin from the sun and holding sun umbrellas. Another essential for women is a small face towel which they use to pat
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