Shinagawa Uchimizu Strategy 2023:
Lowering the City’s Midsummer Temperature by 2℃

● 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 (Sun.) to Aug. 23 (Wed.)

Uchimizu procedures:
1. Have water ready.
It is a good idea to use recycled water such as water left over after a bath.
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. We recommend doing this in the morning or evening, since the cooling effect lasts longer.
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: Environmental Project Promotion Subsection, Environmental Affairs Section
(Tel: 03-5742-6755, Fax: 03-5742-6853)