This morning in Urasoe, Okinawa, the sky is cloudy, with temperatures around 26°C and humidity over 90%—the air is distinctly rainy season-like. A damp southerly wind has been blowing since dawn, and clouds of varying shades are drifting slowly across the sky. In Okinawa during the rainy season, the weather is changeable, and our daily rhythms tend to be influenced by the sky. Today, I’ll be documenting what this morning in Urasoe looks like and how it affects daily life.
☁ The Morning Sky and the Feel of the Damp Wind
This morning, instead of the pitch-black clouds we saw last night, the sky was softly overcast with a mix of dark and light clouds. Occasionally, a strong, damp breeze blew through, bringing that characteristic heaviness of the rainy season.
The morning temperature was around 26°C, with humidity well over 90%. When you step outside, the air feels like it’s clinging to your skin. In Urasoe during the rainy season, this high humidity can easily affect your health, so staying well-hydrated is essential.
🍳 A Leisurely Start to the Morning
This morning, she woke up a little later than usual and woke her mother up while watching the news. Apparently, her mother got up without any fuss today, and after having some tea to settle down, it was time for breakfast.
For breakfast, she mixed bacon and a fried egg into her rice. It was a simple yet appetizing dish, and she was relieved to hear that her mother ate heartily, making for a reassuring start to the day. After breakfast, she took her medication, checked her blood pressure, and got ready to go to the “Iki-Iki Health Club.” Having a place where she can do exercises and get health checkups is reassuring for managing her health during the rainy season.
🛒 Afternoon Shopping and Choosing a San-A
She plans to go shopping this afternoon. She doesn’t have anything specific in mind, so it looks like it will be a day for restocking essentials.
Nishihara San-A
The appeal of this place is that it’s less crowded on weekdays, allowing for a relaxed shopping experience. Since it was recently renovated, it gets crowded with families on weekends, but today should have a more relaxed atmosphere.
Kyozuka San-A
I’ve heard that the food court and Japanese-style restaurants tend to get crowded right after pension payments are distributed, so it’s probably best to avoid them today.
When shopping during a break in the rainy season, the key is to choose a location that’s easy to get to while keeping an eye on the weather. With today’s cloudy skies, the Nishihara area might be the most comfortable option.
👕 Tomorrow’s Sunny Spell and Laundry Plans
According to the weather forecast, the cloudy weather will end today, and starting tomorrow, it’s expected to be sunny with occasional clouds.
This is a precious sunny spell during Okinawa’s rainy season. The daily trips to the laundromat should slow down a bit, so she plans to run the washing machine starting tomorrow morning. If the sun comes out in the morning, it looks like it’ll be a day where she can hang out the laundry comfortably for the first time in a while.
👁 Symptoms of floaters that have been on my mind lately
She mentioned that she’s recently become concerned about “floaters”—shadows that look like lint floating around her field of vision.
It’s worrisome when a symptom you’ve had since childhood starts to feel a bit more pronounced, isn’t it?
My mother also said, “I don’t need to rush, but I’d like to see an ophthalmologist,” so I’m thinking of taking her to see a doctor together soon. While floaters can be caused by aging or eye strain, getting checked by a specialist will give us peace of mind, just to be safe.
🌿 Summary
Today in Urasoe, Okinawa, the sky is cloudy with high humidity—a damp morning typical of the rainy season.
A leisurely start to the morning, a peaceful breakfast with your mother, plans for shopping this afternoon, and the anticipation of sunny weather starting tomorrow. The changing of the seasons is a time when both your physical condition and mood can be unstable, so let’s take things at a comfortable pace.
The end of the rainy season is just around the corner. I hope today will be another peaceful day.
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