Happy Sunday! This week, on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #267, Egidio from the blog, Through Brazilian Eyes, guest hosts with the excellent topic of Recharge.
I am currently traveling in Japan and as much as I want to call this a vacation, so far, it has been anything but relaxing nor has it recharged me in any way. The weather, for starters, is sucking the fun out of everything being in the 90’s with upwards of 70% humidity. It isn’t exactly “going out” weather unless you enjoy having blots of sweat on your shirt 5 minutes after stepping outside.
I live in northern Utah, where you can instantaneously cool down the moment you step beneath a tree, in Japan, don’t even dream about cooling down under anywhere except inside an AC building. I guess it’s why people walk around under an umbrella. However, strangely I still found myself a little recharged when I visit somewhere like the Imperial Palace’s East Garden. I believe it’s the trees. The greenery of the garden has a calming effect similar to that of a cup of chamomile tea. Or maybe it was the lack of people.
The amount of people in the Tokyo area is absolutely insane. Being from a place with not even close to a million people, I’ve been feeling utterly overwhelmed. How are these people finding the place to recharge their calmness?
Maybe I’m just not used to this rowdiness. I constantly feel like I’m about to hyperventilate all the time. After the last 4 days, I’m glad I don’t live in Tokyo.
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Beautiful photos of Japan. I know that I couldn’t live in Tokyo. Less denser areas in Japan I’m sure I would enjoy.
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I can’t see myself living in Tokyo either, outside of Tokyo, maybe, but not in. The people, traffic, and public transit will make me hyperventilate.
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Those trees are so beautiful and green. I can see where they might provide a calming effect, despite the humidity. I’m with you, I’m not a fan of it.
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Yeah, the trees are surprisingly green here but I bet it’s because it’s not a desert like Utah 😂 and it actually rains like all the time.
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Sounds reasonable.
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Your tree pictures are lovely. I’m sorry the weather isn’t being kind to your vacation time. I think the weather is having a world wide hissie fit.
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Thank you. We are all surprised no one mentioned the weather when we did our research. I was prepared for hot weather and humidity, just not the amount of humidity I experienced these last 4 days.
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You’re gonna have to play by New Orleans rules, because the heat and humidity makes Japan’s look like a kid in the sand box. The murder rate was actually down in August because it was too hot to shoot anybody. That said, you know to stay hydrated. Walk on the shady side of the street, walk slowly, keep a hanky to wipe sweat from your face because salty sweat in the eyes does feel great. Do shop whether you want to or not — air con. And, as weird as it sounds, do not be afraid to dump a bottle of water on your head.
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I wish I have a bottle that’s pourable and not one that can only be sipped. Next time, I’ll make sure to visit in cooler weather.
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Real fall is great there. Winter is cold but might be more to your liking. BTW, you could buy a bottle of water if things feel too extreme. Have fun.
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I heard winter in Japan is colder than that of Utah, so I’m not sure if I really prefer that.
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Tokyo winter temperature is about 25 to 55. Remember Japan is a north – south country. Go north to Sapporo and it is very cold.
Ray Laskowitz
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55 does sound nice. 25 just sounds like Utah winter to me.
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It is sort of like Hong Kong, you have mostly temperate weather, then a few days when everyone dresses like penguins.
Ray Laskowitz
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😂😂😂
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It has been crazy and exceptional weather in Japan, especially at Tokyo. Hot and humid air from the Pacific ocean continued to flow into around 2 months and this summer beat records of temperature. That is still a part of life in Tokyo. Do not hesitate to drink water for your health. Fortunately you should find a lot of automatic venders or convinient stores.
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It has been a couple of days of crazy weather. I was expecting humidity but the level I experienced in Tokyo was much more than I expected.
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Ah! You described ‘forest bathing’. I believe this practice comes from Japan. I guess it worked. 😊
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Oh, I didn’t know it came from Japan. I’ve always found calmness when I’m among plants and greenery.
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Beautiful trees!
Perfect place to recharge!
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Thank you.
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