Typhoon Season Has Arrived: Randoseru Backpacks for Rainy Japan
In Japan, a high number of typhoons occur from summer into autumn. The period from late August to September is especially a time for caution, as the likelihood of typhoons making landfall, primarily along the Pacific coast, is higher. Depending on the typhoon's path, heavy rain and strong winds can affect various parts of the country.
Bookmark Websites for Multilingual Disaster Information
Japanese weather forecasts are extremely accurate, allowing you to get a heads-up on a typhoon's path, rainfall amounts, and affected areas well in advance. Before your trip, it's a good idea to bookmark disaster information websites and apps like these:
- Japan Meteorological Agency Multilingual Site (English and other languages available)
- NHK WORLD JAPAN (English news)
If you plan to use public transportation during your trip, it's also a good idea to follow their official social media accounts beforehand. They often post real-time updates on service status, and sometimes these posts are in English. Having these sources of information ready will lead to a safer and more comfortable stay. As the author, I sincerely hope that all readers can enjoy their trip to Japan without encountering any disasters.
Highly Waterproof Ikedaya Randoseru Backpacks
When a typhoon or heavy rain warning is issued, schools in the affected areas are usually closed. However, if there's no warning, children walk to and from school even in heavy rain. Most elementary school students in Japan commute on their own, not by car or with a parent. Because of this, randoseru backpacks need to be not only comfortable to carry but also highly waterproof to withstand heavy rain.
All Ikedaya randoseru backpacks are made from waterproof materials and are tested in a "rain chamber" that simulates real rain. In this chamber, the bags are exposed to rainfall of 10 mm per hour. This is considered heavy rain—the kind that makes it hard to hear someone standing right next to you. Even under such harsh conditions, the Ikedaya randoseru protects the contents inside, keeping them from getting wet.
The secret to their waterproof performance isn't just the waterproof coating on the surface. The main compartment has a highly waterproof resin frame, which prevents water from seeping through the stitch holes. This means that even if the outside gets soaked, the inside remains fully protected.
We also sell a dedicated rain cover for Ikedaya randoseru, but many children don't bother using it because they find it inconvenient. Even so, with an Ikedaya randoseru, it's not a problem. If the bag gets wet, you just need to wipe off the moisture; no special care like sprays or creams is needed.
A Reliable Randoseru Is Essential in Rainy Regions
In a country with a lot of rain like Japan, randoseru backpacks are often exposed to wet weather. In these conditions, Ikedaya randoseru have earned the trust of many customers through their superior waterproofing and durability. We put our heart into making these backpacks because we believe that the items children use every day during their crucial growing years should be truly reliable. We encourage you to experience the quality firsthand by picking one up.
