Is it true that Okinawa has low pollen count? A must-see for hay fever sufferers! What is the hay fever situation in Okinawa?
Table of Contents
- 1 What are the different times of year, types of pollen, and how do they differ in Okinawa?
- 2 Why people say, "There is no pollen in Okinawa."
- 3 Type and timing of pollen in Okinawa
- 4 Must-see for those who want to escape from pollen! What is the recommended time to travel to Okinawa?
- 5 Refresh yourself in Okinawa during pollen season! 6 recommended activities for spring
- 6 summary
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What are the different times of year, types of pollen, and how do they differ in Okinawa?
It is said that one in three people in Japan suffer from hay fever,Okinawa has low cedar pollenIt's a great place to travel to and to get away from the pollen allergies!
The pollen situation in Okinawa differs greatly from that in Honshu due to its different climate and geography. This article details the timing and characteristics of pollen in Okinawa.
◆Travelers who want to avoid pollen and travel to Okinawa
◆For those who want to do recommended activities in Okinawa in spring
Why people say, "There is no pollen in Okinawa."
Regarding the pollen situation in Okinawa Prefecture, "Okinawa has no pollen.You may have heard the phrase "I'm not sure if I've ever heard of this before.
While these words may not be true, they are in a sense "right on the mark. How is the pollen situation in Okinawa Prefecture?
Why people say, "There is no pollen in Okinawa."
(1) Okinawa has far fewer cedar and cypress trees.
The reason why Okinawa is said to be pollen-free is that only a very small number of cedar and cypress trees exist.
A high percentage of hay fever sufferers in Japan are allergic to cedar and cypress pollen, and hay fever subsides when the environment is free of cedar and cypress pollen.
It is unlikely that hay fever symptoms will occur in Okinawa, but it is a good idea to take precautions such as wearing a mask just in case.
Why people say, "There is no pollen in Okinawa."
(2) Pollen dispersal time differs from that of Honshu
Because Okinawa has a different climate and plant distribution than Honshu, the timing of pollen dispersal is also very different.
Cedar and cypress pollen peaks in Honshu from March to May,These pollens are not scattered in OkinawaThe following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.
Okinawa, with its different types of pollen and different times of the year, is a popular destination for hay fever prevention.
Type and timing of pollen in Okinawa
The following is a summary of the main types of pollen that are dispersed in Okinawa Prefecture and the time of year.
Below we have picked up information on the major pollens, so be sure to check them carefully.
February - March: Pine trees
Okinawa Prefecture has a prefectural tree called "Ryukyu pine," which sends out pollen from February to March.
Pollen from the Pinaceae family is less antigenic,Minor hay fever symptomsIt is.
Even if hay fever symptoms appear during your trip to Okinawa, you can rest assured that they will not be as severe as cedar or cypress pollen allergy in Honshu.
April-June, Mokumaoaceae
Mokumao, the plant most likely to cause hay fever in Okinawa, has drooping branches that resemble pine trees.
Large amounts of pollen are dispersed from April to June, so much so that pollen sticks to cars.
Since many of Okinawa's hay fever sufferers are from the Mokumao family of pollinosis patientsCaution is requiredIt is.
May-August grass awn and sugarcane
May through August is the season for sightseeing in Okinawa, but it is also the season for grass pollen and sugarcane pollen.
Sugarcane pollen allergies are not surprising, but they do require attention.
If you are visiting Okinawa during this time of year,Don't forget to take precautions against hay fever.Let's do it.
A must for those who want to escape from pollen!
What is the recommended time to travel to Okinawa?
In March and April, cedar and cypress pollen is not dispersed in Okinawa, which is exactly花粉症対策の穴場It is.
温暖な気候でマリンアクティビティも楽しめます。
観光客も少なく混雑も緩和されているので、花粉症対策旅行に最適です。
花粉の時期は沖縄でリフレッシュ！
春におすすめのアクティビティ6選
美しい自然を満喫しながら、花粉症のストレスを解消しましょう！
初心者でも安心して楽しめるアクティビティが揃っているので、心身ともにリフレッシュできますよ☆
snorkeling
沖縄屈指の人気アクティビティ、シュノーケリングで美しい海を満喫しましょう！
Onna Villageand ... andBlue Caveなど、沖縄本島の景勝地でシュノーケリングを楽しめます。老若男女問わず参加できるので、ぜひ沖縄の海を思いっきり体感してくださいね。
↓人気のシュノーケリングツアーはこちら↓
diving
シュノーケリングよりも深い海を体験できるダイビングで、沖縄の海を満喫しましょう！
No license requiredの体験ダイビングで、心から感動する美しさに出会えます。沖縄の青く澄んだ海で、今まで見たことのないような景色を体感してください。
↓人気のダイビングツアーはこちら↓
SUP
サーフボードに乗って海を漕ぎ進むSUPは、沖縄の美しい海を満喫できる人気アクティビティです。
初心者でも挑戦しやすいので、非日常体験を味わえます。SNS映えしたいならSUPで間違いなし。ぜひチャレンジしてみてくださいね☆
↓人気のSUPツアーはこちら↓
Canoe (Kayak)
2人乗りの小船に乗って海を漕いでいくカヌーは、海や川、湖などの水辺で楽しめるアクティビティの王道です！
操船の難易度は低く、初心者でも簡単に楽しめます。
友達、恋人、家族など、どんな関係性でも絆を深められること間違いなしです♪
↓人気のカヌー（カヤック）ツアーはこちら↓
parasailing
沖縄の海を上から見下ろせるパラセーリングは、まさに絶景体験！
Instructor supportするので、安心して楽しめます。世界屈指の美しさを誇る恩納村の景色を、ぜひ空から体感してください♪
↓人気のパラセーリングツアーはこちら↓
Shower Climbing Canyoning
沖縄の美しい自然の中で、川を登ったり下ったりするシャワークライミング・キャニオニング。
全身を使って自然を満喫できる爽快なアクティビティです。マイナスイオンたっぷりの南国情緒あふれる山林で、心も体もリフレッシュしましょう！
↓人気のキャニオニングツアーはこちら↓
summary
今回は花粉に関する情報を中心に、さまざまな観光情報をお届けさせていただきました。
花粉症は生活の質を大きく低下させてしまう、心底悩ましい問題です。
そんな花粉症への対抗策の1つのアプローチとして、ぜひ沖縄県への旅行を視野に入れてみることをおすすめします。
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