At the Masubuchi River, nearby our rice field, the Firefly Protection Society has busily been making preparations for the arrival of firefly season and the many visitors it brings with it: setting up a car park, cutting the grass, cordoning off the area, and so on.

The fireflies are now becoming pupae in their cocoons underground. When there is rainfall and some moisture remains on the surface of the ground, the conditions for the emergence of the fireflies will be right.

The emergence of the fireflies is later than usual this year. Today's warm weather means tonight will be a great time to go and see the fireflies, which have been patiently waiting to emerge from the ground.

Watching the fireflies flashing in the dark is a precious experience, and their wild dance is really an event to look forward to.