Japanese rainy season ”梅雨(Tsuyu)”

Japanese rainy season has just come to Tokyo. It rained yesterday night, but fortunately today was a sunny day in between rains. So, I could make a today’s tour with one Australian family under the shiny sun.
It would be in the Japanese rainy season “梅雨(Tsuyu)” until late July. Most of people doesn’t like rainy days because of the hazy sky and its humidity. One the other hand, the rainy season brings “梅”(Ume) Japanese plum which could be seen on the trees, 紫陽花（Ajisai）Hydrangea that is just in the bloom. We are able to enjoy different kinds of Ajisai anywhere in Tokyo. So, I still prefer to a rainy day rather than a coming hot summer day.

The Australian family joined this tour is planning to travel Japan from south to north for one month. Hopefully we Japanese can make a choice to take such a long time vacation, but a month vacation is unrealistic for an ordinal Japanese. In my case, it would be possible only if I quite my current job. But a short time vacation is enough for me because I will forget working if I can take such a long time vacation. Is it possible to take a long holiday without losing a job in your country?
Reported by Mats