[journal] It snows even in Tokyo. The difference here is when it snows, people use umbrellas. In N.A., it's more common to see umbrellas for rain and sometimes sun, but I've never seen anyone use an umbrella for snow. Why not? Snow turns to water quite quickly and if you're going to protect yourself from rain, snow should be no difference.
Here is a picture just outside my apartment.

Here is one of the sushi conveyor belt restaurants 3 minutes from my place.

Here is the long leg of my walk to the train station. I know to turn left when I hit that electronics store.
