Rainy season ideas: ⑰ firefly viewing

Over the weekend a lot of people were speculating about whether or not the rainy season is over in the Kanto plain. This morning, the national news quashed people's fears that it is over, when they stated it is expected to last until mid July. Until this yesterday the forecast was for more sunshine in the coming days, but since last night they are now forecasting rain tomorrow and Wednesday. 

Regardless of the weather, right now and around rainy season every year, it is the season of fireflies. It does depend on the type of firefly and the region in Japan, but generally you can see fireflies around the end of June and early July in multiple locations. If you are living in Japan, be sure to check your city or town's website to see if they have a firefly event on and / or to see where in your area is the best place to see fireflies.

You don't need to attend an organized event to see them, but if you have never seen a firefly before, it is interesting to go with a guide and learn a few things about them. If you are going to try and see them without a guide, there are a few things to remember. One; they don't like the light, so its best not to use any type of light, not even the light on your camera screen, when near them. Two; they aren't the only creatures moving about at night, so make sure to have your arms and legs covered!

If your local town or city doesn't have a firefly event or fireflies in the neighborhood, a good alternative is to go to a a campsite with one. In Saitama, Kitamoto Camp Field has fireflies and in Tochigi, Moose Camp Resort in Tochigi (an all English campsite) has fireflies. You will find both reviewed on City-cost.