On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about “May sickness” and “June sickness.” What are these sicknesses? Are they real? Should you be concerned?
👉Topics Discussed
- What is gogatsubyō (五津病)
- What is rokugatsubyō (六月病)
- The origin of “May sickness”
- Why April-June has a reputation for being a stressful time of year in Japan
- Why June sickness is stupid
- Why June is thought to be a particularly stressful time of year in Japan
- And much more!
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