Keep it cool.

We are supposed to be in the middle of the rainy season here in Tokyo. I said "supposed to" because it's been pretty dry and summer-like every day here in Tokyo. We haven't had much rain. It was 34 degrees C / 93.2 degrees F today. It is definitely hot. Not humid like every summer though. This year, we have to get used to "hot" due to saving electricity efforts. As I numerously mentioned that we are saving electricity and we are short of it due to the nuclear power plant shutdown caused by Tsunami. We are almost reaching the maximum. If we exceed that, unexpected black outs. That would be a nightmare as medical devices cannot function for those who need. It's more serious than having to worry about ice creem in your freezer melting. This is why a lot of office buildings cannot set airconditioners' temperature below 28 degrees c / 82.4 degrees f. Some buildings are required by law to save 15 % of usual electricity usages. However, it's hot. So this comes to rescue. This is the deodrant "ice cooling" spray that you can apply on your clothes! I was skeptical first but when I applied it, oh wow! it did cool me down. So whenever I cannot use airconditioning and it is sticky and uncomfy, I use this. You should pick it up if you are in Japan and if where you are gets hot :) Of course, if I am not saying I am never using airconditioning. I am just trying to use it as minimum as possible to contribute my part. It is not so bad after all :) But keep hydrated and avoid heat strokes! Happy summer day from Tokyo, Japan!