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August 22, 2021<\/span><\/h3>\n

Cicadas are crying, kids are zipping around on their bicycles, and everyone\u2019s handy fans are going full blast\u2013it\u2019s definitely still summer! In this post, we\u2019ll share 4 ideas on how to make the most of this season.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#1 Summer Decorations (Cost: Free~$)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Before the invention of A\/C, Japanese moms kept their homes cool with summer decorations. If you\u2019re looking for an easy DIY project, try making a paper wind chime (tutorial below). This project won\u2019t keep you cool but it will welcome the cool summer breeze with a cheerful chime. For the more artsy, use acrylics or oil-based pens to paint your own glass wind chime. Hang your creations up near a window to catch the light.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make at Home: DIY Paper Wind Chimes Video<\/a><\/span><\/b> (Youtube)
\nOrder on Amazon: Glass Wind Chimes<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/b> (Amazon)<\/p>\n

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#2 Send a Summer Postcard (Cost: $)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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If you visit a Japanese post office around this time, you\u2019ll see a beautiful selection of postcards that double as uchiwa (fans). Yes, you can actually send in the mail! Let someone know you\u2019re thinking about them, and help them stay cool at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#3 Water Fight (Cost: $)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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This one is for the whole family. There\u2019s nothing that feels better than an explosion of cold water in the small of your back on a hot day! Check your local 100 yen shop or home goods store for water guns ranging from super simple to super soaker.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#4 Kakig\u014dri (Cost: $~$$)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Summer in Tokyo means fancy shaved ice. If you feel comfortable going out, try one of the shops we\u2019ve listed below (thanks to Tokyo Cafe Channel for their review on Youtube<\/span><\/a>. On the other hand, if you want to avoid crowds, pick up a shaved ice machine at a second-hand shop and make kakig\u014dri at home. Add your favorite toppings, or experiment and create your own summer special!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Himitsudo<\/span><\/a> (in Yanaka): one of the most popular kakig\u014dri shops in Tokyo<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. Japanese Ice Ouca<\/span><\/a> (in Ebisu): famous for their teddy bear shaped kakig\u014dri<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
    3. Wa Kitchen Kanna<\/span><\/a> (in Setagaya): incredibly artistic kakig\u014dri (look for tiramisu!)<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Bonus:<\/h4>\n

      Lifehouse International Church is a bilingual community located here in Tokyo but accessible worldwide through our fully online Sunday services. If you\u2019re looking for a place to connect with people and learn amazing life truths from the Bible, join us! You can watch our livestream on our home page, YouTube, or Facebook in English and Japanese. We can\u2019t wait to meet you!<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Thanks for reading! We hope you\u2019re excited for the rest of your summer. If you want to, please use the hashtag #lifehousesummer2021<\/strong><\/span> to share your experience. Have a cool day!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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