The hot and sticky weather seemed to take it's time to get into full swing this year, but it has now arrived. We are officially out of the rainy season now here in Yuzawa and every day it is hot - slightly less so today perhaps - and humid. The peak of summer is nearly with us and it will remain hot pretty much through into September.

The Fuji Rock Festival is right around the corner as well - next weekend in fact, up at Naeba. Some big names as well lined up. On Friday 27th it's The Stone Roses and Beady Eye. On Saturday, The Specials and Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds. On Sunday, Elvis Costello and Radiohead at the top of the bill. Lots of other acts from overseas and Japan as well throughout the three day event. Let's hope the rain stays away and we have a few of the cooler days!

Hope that you have a good summer wherever you are. We are busy preparing for next winter and hopefully will have some news coming in September.