A Rainy Morning in Urasoe, Okinawa

On the morning of Friday, July 10, 2026, the weather in Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture, is unstable, with light rain coming and going.

The temperature is around 30°C, and the humidity is about 78%.

A somewhat strong southerly wind is blowing, and the air feels damp—a typical sign of an approaching typhoon.

With thick clouds and occasional strong gusts of wind, it’s a morning where you can feel both the muggy heat and the strong wind at the same time outdoors.

At this time of year in Okinawa, rising humidity and strong winds often accompany the approach of a typhoon, and daily life tends to be dictated by the weather. Today, I’ll be documenting this morning’s scene and what life is like in Urasoe.

🌧 This Morning’s Sky in Urasoe, Okinawa, and the Pre-Typhoon Atmosphere

Thick clouds covered the sky from early morning, and as the wind picked up over time, it was a morning where I could physically feel the typhoon approaching. Opening the window caused the humidity to spike instantly, so I closed it right away and turned on the air conditioner to lower the humidity.

Wave warnings, strong wind advisories, and thunderstorm advisories are in effect for the main island of Okinawa, making it dangerous to go near the coast. Even though a direct hit isn’t expected, the winds on the outer edges of the typhoon shouldn’t be underestimated.

🧺 Pre-Typhoon Chores and My Health

Since rain was forecast for today, I finished all my laundry the day before. I plan to pick up a few groceries this afternoon.

Every time a typhoon approaches, my mother complains of “headaches and feeling sick,” but

strangely enough, her symptoms subside once the typhoon passes.

I suspect changes in atmospheric pressure might be affecting her, so I plan to discuss this with her doctor at her next appointment.

🍚 “Changes in Rice Prices” I Noticed at Okinawan Supermarkets

I’ve been visiting supermarkets in Urasoe lately and noticed that, while I couldn’t find any inexpensive rice other than the emergency stockpile blend for a while, last year’s crop has started appearing on the shelves in the past few weeks, and prices have been gradually dropping.

Brand-name rice is still out of my budget, but I’m grateful that there are more options now.

In my opinion, **Town Plaza Kanehide** seems to be cheaper overall right now. I usually do my bulk shopping at San-A, but from now on, I think I’ll stop by Kanehide as well.

## 📊 Okinawa Rice Price Comparison: Kanehide vs. San-A

🏪 Price Comparison per 5kg

Item	Town Plaza Kanehide	San-A
Lowest Blend Rice	3,000–3,150 yen (incl.)	3,200–3,400 yen (incl.)
Single-Brand Rice	3,218 yen (sale)	3,218 yen– (Sunday sale)
Overall Price Impression	🟢 Always Affordable	🟡 Cheap on Sale Days

🟢 Reasons Why Kanehide Is More Affordable

• Blended rice is cheaper thanks to the CGC Group’s supply network.
• Kanehide frequently offers single-brand rice at a flat 3,218 yen during sales.

🟡 Features of San-A

• Strong Sunday special sales.
• Regular prices are slightly higher (around 3,750–4,000 yen).

➡ Kanehide is the better choice if you want consistently low prices.

🌿 Useful Lifestyle Tips for Urasoe, Okinawa, During This Season

Humidity is high in Okinawa before and after typhoons, causing food to spoil more quickly.

The following tips are helpful during this time:

• – Don’t overpack the fridge to maintain its cooling efficiency
• – Stock up on a little extra of staple foods (canned goods, dried noodles, frozen foods)
• – As a rule, finish your laundry the day before
• – Since it’s easy to get sick during this time, be sure to stay hydrated and manage indoor humidity

Supplies tend to be scarce on typhoon weekends, but let’s get through it by preparing as much as we can without overdoing it.

☀️ Summary

It’s morning in Urasoe, Okinawa, enveloped in damp, rain-laden air.

Feeling that unique pre-typhoon atmosphere, I’d like to take it slow and get my daily routine in order again today.

It’s a welcome change that the price of rice has gone down. As the seasons change, I’d like to gradually update the little adjustments I make to my daily life.