Prolonged, record rainfall in Japan.
Abnormal weather signaling the onset of climate change.
One grows nostalgic for sunlight after endless days of pelting rain,
forgetful of days of scorching heat when we retreated indoors to escape the sun’s strong ultraviolet rays.
This month, I offer the sun’s precious light,
captured during a break in the long rains.
Scenery we take for granted each seasonーonly when losing it do we realize how important and necessary it is to us.
Reunited with the sun’s light when filming,
I felt the gladness of its beauty.
Today, when common things taken for granted are becoming rare,
let us cherish memory of their value and keep our eyes and ears open to nature.
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Prolonged, record rainfall in Japan.
Abnormal weather signaling the onset of climate change.
One grows nostalgic for sunlight after endless days of pelting rain,
forgetful of days of scorching heat when we retreated indoors to escape the sun’s strong ultraviolet rays.
This month, I offer the sun’s precious light,
captured during a break in the long rains.
Scenery we take for granted each seasonーonly when losing it do we realize how important and necessary it is to us.
Reunited with the sun’s light when filming,
I felt the gladness of its beauty.
Today, when common things taken for granted are becoming rare,
let us cherish memory of their value and keep our eyes and ears open to nature.