The weather where you’re traveling is still a concern for you, isn’t it? Depending on the weather, your destination and how you spend your time that day will change. Your mobility and motivation will be greatly affected. The information in the weather forecast is updated rather infrequently, but the forecast is based on statistical data so far. These days, on a global scale, those statistics might have been slightly off…?

Of course, weather forecasts are never less accurate. But we shouldn’t overlook all the changes in the nature around us and should pay attention to them. Yes, we can learn them from the experiences of those who came before us. It’s so-called “Weather Lore”, right? Each region or country of the world has its own unique “Weather Lore”. We have also such a traditions. Because Japan has very complex topography, there is so much unique lore in each region. And they are quite accurate!

Like these…
If there’s cloud to the left of Mt.○○, it’s going to be ×× that afternoon～
Because △△’s cow was grazing a lot this morning, so the temperature is going to drop tomorrow～, etc.

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There are a number of lore that are commonly known in Japan.
“As the swallow flies low, it will soon rain”
“The frogs begin to chirp, and soon it will rain” …
If you’re interested in, ask someone. Regardless of the accuracy of that lore, you could hear some interesting story.