In Japanese, rainy season describes as Plum梅 Rain雨, the rain when Ume plum matures and ready to harvest.
It is perfect season to do Ume Shigoto (work)

Beautiful Ume plums from Wakayama, called Nan kou bai,

Making jam….

Beautiful amber color. It is sour, but this citric acid prevent summer heat.

Ume syrup.
Thank you for great photo

It will be ready in 7 days or so. Just need to shake everyday to mix rock sugar and Ume.

Tasting time !
Salad with Ume jam vinaigrette and tartine with peach and Ume jam.

Hope you enjoyed.