Shinagawa Uchimizu Strategy 2019:
Lowering the City’s Midsummer Temperature by 2°C

Create a Gentle Midsummer Breeze in Town with Uchimizu (a traditional practice of sprinkling water in gardens and on the streets to cool the surroundings in summer).

Dates: July 23 (Tue.) to Aug. 23 (Fri.)

Uchimizu procedures:
① Have water ready.
It is a good idea to use water left over after a bath or rinsing rice.
② Sprinkle the water on the ground.
Sprinkle the water freely together with your family and neighbors.
③ Enjoy the coolness.
The water sprinkled on the ground will cool the surroundings. The air can be uncomfortably humid depending on the time of day; we recommend that you sprinkle water in the morning or evening.
Note: Shinagawa City is offering rental goods for uchimizu (ladles, pails, buckets and flags), and distributing commemorative uchimizu gifts (cool neck towels). These are available while supplies last. For details, please visit the Shinagawa City website.

Inquiries: Environment Promotion Subsection, Environment Affairs Section
(Tel: 03-5742-6755, Fax: 03-5742-6853)