We're still not into rainy season in Niigata prefecture and there's not been much rain as yet in the region. It's mostly been fine weather with the sun out, and some strong howling winds the last few days as well. Temperatures are rising to around 25 degrees in the early afternoon, with some evenings warmer and more humid than others.

Expect things to get more humid from now on, but it might be another week or even more before we officially enter rainy season.