The summer sun is shining brightly and the days are hot, and you can occasionally hear the chirping of cicadas.
This time, it is the 12th solar term in the 24 solar terms.
I'm going to talk about "Taisho" .
What is Daisho?
The Great Heat refers to the period from July 22nd to August 7th.
This is the hottest season of the year, and is the perfect time to enjoy summer at the beach, pool, festivals, and fireworks displays .
It's the time of year when sudden evening showers are likely to occur, so it's a good idea to take an umbrella with you when you go out.
Seasonal ingredients
During the hot summer months, foods that are perfect for cooling the body and preventing heatstroke are in season.
Watermelon has the effect of expelling excess water from the body and eliminating swelling and fatigue, while lettuce has the effect of improving blood circulation.
People who are sensitive to heat or who work outdoors a lot and are worried about heatstroke should actively incorporate this into their diet.
Bell peppers are also in season from June to August.
It is considered a type of chili pepper with a mild spiciness. Green and red bell peppers are actually the same variety. Did you harvest immature green fruit? The difference is whether the fruit is fully ripe or not. It contains beta-carotene, a fat-soluble vitamin, which increases the absorption rate of oil!
It is considered a type of chili pepper with a mild spiciness. Green and red bell peppers are actually the same variety. Did you harvest immature green fruit? The difference is whether the fruit is fully ripe or not. It contains beta-carotene, a fat-soluble vitamin, which increases the absorption rate of oil!
Seasonal flowers
This is the season when seasonal flowers such as crape myrtle and hosta bloom beautifully.
Although it blooms in the hot midsummer sun, it produces cool-looking flowers.
They are often planted in parks, so try to spot them on your way to work or on a walk.
What's in Season
During the Great Heat of Summer, it is customary to send summer greetings to relatives and friends, showing concern for their health.
It is said that this summer will be tough again.
Even if you haven't given gifts before, why not try sending some this year along with some cool illustrations?
72nd generation
- Paulownia trees begin to flower. Paulownia trees begin to bear fruit.
- The soil becomes moist and muggy.
- Heavy rain sometimes falls
*The 72 seasonal divisions (shichijunikou) are a system of representing the seasons devised in ancient China. They refer to periods in which the 24 solar terms are further divided into three periods of approximately five days each.
Author: Takagi Edited by: Yui, Sekido, and Kambara
