The Japanese summertime custom of uchimizu — or the more wordy English version of splashing water over the pavement to cool the area down — is an especially pleasing looking practice; one that is somehow quite soothing as well as sensible.
And this year, due to a summer that can’t seem to settle down, it’s a sight that could still be common come the end of September.
Or early October even.
Matt says
Now i understand why my wife sprays water on our deck. It doesn’t have such a pleasant look when done with a hose though.
Lizzy says
I’ve had to do something similar to the outside of our house when the a/c went out. Amazing, but not surprising, the Japanese have a single word for it.
Court says
Would uchimizu be considered a verb?
Lee says
No, a noun. I think.