Why Japan is so successful at returning lost property

Re:Why Japan is so successful at returning lost property by catalogia on Wednesday January 15, 2020 @06:26PM (#22059990)

In Seattle where it rains frequently but lightly, you really don't need an umbrella. But in places where it rains hard, umbrellas become a lot more desirable. A waterproof rain jacket won't help much in a torrential downpour. Maybe with a waterproof wide-brimmed hat as well, but chances are you'll still get drenched without an umbrella.

To put some numbers on it for perspective: Seattle is infamous for rain, but only averages 38 inches of rain per year. Miami, which is known for sunny beaches, averages 62 inches of rain per year. Tokyo gets 60 inches.

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Re:Why Japan is so successful at returning lost property by magduf on Thursday January 16, 2020 @11:11AM (#22065849)

>To put some numbers on it for perspective: Seattle is infamous for rain, but only averages 38 inches of rain per year.

I wonder if it has to do with duration vs. intensity. Long periods of drizzle might not be nearly as much total rainfall as short periods of downpour. From what I've seen of the PNW on my few trips there, it seems to drizzle a lot.

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Re:Why Japan is so successful at returning lost property by catalogia on Thursday January 16, 2020 @06:40PM (#22070294)

Yes, that's precisely the case. Seattle is perceived as very rainy because it's very often rainy. But rarely does it rain hard. Usually it drizzles so light it won't even mess up your hair.

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Re:Why Japan is so successful at returning lost property by kenhwang on Wednesday January 15, 2020 @07:10PM (#22060332)

Plus, the raincoat doesn't mesh well fashion-wise with the suits everyone wears to work and uniforms for school. People dress very well in Japan.

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