Seasonal change of clothes (Koromogae) is a tradition in Japan.
The 1st June marks the day where students change from their winter uniform to their summer uniform and October 1st marks the day that they change back again. So I suppose we need to get organising our wardrobes this week – October is upon us very shortly!
- All change for the new season
Away with the yukata and in with the heavier fabrics.
For a few days, the house will no doubt smell of mothballs as the changing over of the clothes in the wardrobe (koromogae) takes place!
It always amazes me how the seasons in Japan also herald the change in colour of clothing – very shortly there will be more black or dark grey winter suits visible again. This is in contrast to the lighter colours that are seen during summer.
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Yes the changing of the seasons mean putting the cooler clothes away for the warmer ones. But here in Texas, it can still be 70 degrees in Oct., Nov. or December yes even December. I remember playing Santa Clause at the local mall at the end of november and it being 80 degrees F, green grass, and clear blue skies. Now how do you think I was able to portray that to the kids? Sure took some imagination to do that. At least you get the 4 different seasons and ares just slides all together, a real mixed bag of weather conditions.