『小暑』(しょうしょ) 初候、温風至る(おんぷういたる)

"Shosho" First weather, warm wind (onpuitaru)

Hello everyone.

From today, the seasons will change. It's finally "small heat".

It means that the heat is getting stronger and stronger, and the heat will be in full swing from around this time, but it is also the season when many torrential rains occur at the end of the rainy season. There are still difficult areas, and I just hope that the situation will end as soon as possible.

Also, the rainy season is over, and the temperature rises suddenly with the strong sunlight, so it is also a time when it is easy to get sick.

If you hear the word "small heat" in the weather forecast or news, think of it as a sign that summer is in full swing, and start preparing for the real summer.
That's right. "Slight heat" is also a time of switching when everything in life changes to summer specifications. We, too, will change everything in terms of food, clothing, and housing for summer.



It is also around this time that postcards for summer greeting cards are sent out.
It is said that it started as a remnant of visiting people in person with presents before the Obon festival, and they started sending greeting cards instead of visiting.
There aren't many people who write these days, but it makes me very happy when someone important or related to me sends it to me.
For those of you who can't go back to your parents' home far away due to work, it might be a good idea to send out a handwritten summer greeting card that conveys your feelings.



And the best event is "Tanabata" on July 7th.

Along with the reunion of Orihime and Hikoboshi, it is also the time to pray for longevity, good harvests and catches, and to ward off evil.

 

"May your wishes reach straight to the heavens..." I want to pray from the bottom of my heart today.

Everyone please take care of yourself.

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