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Sunny and hot after yesterday’s rain! Read this simple N4-level Japanese blog post with vocabulary about today’s weather and staying cool in the heat.

Went to see fireflies with my grandma on a warm summer night. We enjoyed the beautiful glowing lights and peaceful time by the river park.

Sharing my experience working in Japan as a university office assistant and now teaching Japanese online to learners from around the world.

Went to Costco with my mom, bought lots of food, and enjoyed an iced latte at the food court. A fun, busy day shopping on a hot and humid afternoon.

A hot day spent helping my grandparents water their garden and fields, growing homegrown summer vegetables like tomatoes and beautiful hydrangea flowers.