Welcome to August! As soaring temperatures around the world match those here in Japan, we recommend drinking plenty of water to prevent dehydration while enjoying outdoor activities. This month, families reunite during the Obon holidays and festivals around Japan mark this special event. If you are staying in Yokohama, read our article in this month’s issue on rediscovering the Nogeyama area of Yokohama–nearby the well-known nightlife spot–with much more to see in the daytime for those Shōwa period aficionados. We are very happy to announce YSM is now an officially registered NPO! More information about our new initiatives will be in the September issue. As the great American writer Charles Bowden once said, “Summertime is always the best of what might be.” Enjoy the final month of summer wherever you may be.
