It's hot every single day. Hot and humid. If you sweat, it doesn't dry. Today, temperatures reached over 100°F, and this is not unusual. The Japanese carry towels around their neck to wipe themselves down. Everywhere, I see clothing labeled 'Always Dry', or 'Cool'. 'Always Dry' Socks, 'Always Dry' Shirts, 'Always Dry' Underwear, even 'Always Dry' Jeans. I've stopped wearing most of the shirts I brought with me, in favor of the hot-weather, dry, sports shirts I've purchased here. Otherwise I'd be walking around as one big, disgusting sweat stain.
And it will get even worse. August is the hottest month in Japan, which is fun for me, as that's when I'll be farthest away from regular access to air conditioning. I bought a second water-reservoir to make sure I will always have plenty of fluids with me, though it means extra weight, I won't be thirsty out there. And I'm going to shave my head. You'll get pictures.
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