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2026/05/22

Embrace the Rain: Rainy Season Photoshoot in Japan

Don't let the forecast stop your Japan photo wedding. Discover how the rainy season creates moody, emotional, and stunningly fashionable portraits for your special day.

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Hello from Photo Studio Palette!

When planning a destination photo wedding in Japan, many couples cross their fingers for clear blue skies.

However, Japan’s rainy season—known as Tsuyu (falling typically in June and early July)—holds a unique, cinematic magic of its own. If you are a couple that loves modern aesthetics and unforgettable experiences, a rainy season photoshoot in Japan might just be the perfect way to capture your love story.

Instead of letting a rainy forecast dampen your spirits, we invite you to embrace it.

◆Capture your Hokkaido memories with Studio Palette

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✅Specializing in Hokkaido, with locations in major cities like Sapporo, Obihiro, and Asahikawa

✅Online consultations available for those far away

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Emotional & Moody: The Aesthetic of Rain

There is a reason why top photographers love overcast days.

The clouds act as a giant natural softbox, creating incredibly flattering, diffused lighting that makes your skin glow.

When the rain falls, the streets of Japan transform.

Wet pavements reflect the warm glow of street lamps and neon signs, adding a moody, emotional depth to your photos that a sunny day simply cannot replicate.

This dramatic, slightly melancholic vibe translates into stunning, fashion-forward images that will absolutely stand out on your Instagram feed.

Stylish Props and Seasonal Blooms

A rainy day shoot gives you the perfect excuse to play with fun and fashionable accessories.

The iconic Japanese clear umbrellas not only keep you dry but also allow natural light to illuminate your faces, creating a beautiful, modern look.

Additionally, the rainy season coincides with the blooming of ajisai (hydrangeas).

These vibrant, voluminous flowers come in stunning shades of blue, purple, and pink, thriving in the rain and providing a breathtaking, colorful backdrop against your chic wedding attire.

A Quick Tip: The Hokkaido Alternative

While the moody rain creates gorgeous photos, we understand that some couples prefer to avoid the humidity!

If you want to escape the rainy season altogether while still visiting Japan in June or July, heading up north to Hokkaido is a fantastic option.

Hokkaido does not have a traditional rainy season, offering fresh air, cool breezes, and expansive, lush green landscapes for a completely different—but equally stunning—photo wedding experience.

Let It Rain on Your Parade

To sum it up, a rainy season photoshoot in Japan is nothing to fear.

It offers a unique opportunity to capture moody, emotional, and highly stylish photographs that tell a beautiful story.

From the soft, romantic lighting to the vibrant hydrangeas and the cinematic reflections on the streets, the rain adds a layer of depth and artistry to your wedding photos.

So, grab a clear umbrella, hold your partner close, and let’s create some rainy day magic together!

If you’re having a pre-wedding photoshoot , choose Photo Studio Palette

Theme: “Always, a Love Story.”

We produce a pre-wedding photoshoot with heartfelt care to deepen the bond and love between the two of you!

Let us introduce you to five key points.

1. Plan starting from ¥35,200〜

A pre-wedding photoshoot (pre- or post-ceremony) starts from ¥32,000 (¥35,200 including tax)!

You can achieve your dream styling and photography at an affordable price.

2. Locations across major areas of Hokkaido, centered in Sapporo

With two stores in Sapporo’s Chuo Ward (Sapporo Factory and Sapporo Odori Park area), and one store each in Obihiro and Asahikawa, we have expanded across major areas. Based in Hokkaido, we offer the option of “a pre-wedding photoshoot” to all couples.

For location shoots, we cover not only Sapporo but also famous tourist spots such as Furano and Biei!

Click here for the list of stores ▶︎

3. Palette offers two outfits as the standard

For couples who want to keep costs low but don’t want to compromise! All plans include at least two outfits, allowing you to create a beautiful and fulfilling pre-wedding photoshoot.

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4. Free consultations and estimates!

Whether or not you’re having a wedding ceremony, our professional wedding consultants will carefully listen to your wishes and create a plan that suits each couple’s unique desires. Even if you haven’t finalized your vision, no worries! Feel free to consult with us.

For those on solo assignments or living abroad, we recommend “online consultations” using LINE video calls.

5. Over 500 outfits available

With over 100 costumes in each store, and over 500 costumes in total across all stores, you can find the one you’re looking for!

Trying on all costumes is free.

All costumes are listed on the web! We recommend picking out the one you’ve got your eye on and coming to the store to try it on.

Are you curious? If so…

① Available 24 hours a day! Online consultation by booking online

② Feel free to ask! Telephone counseling

③ Ask directly! Visit consultation by booking online

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⑤ If you’re in a hurry! Call us

・We want you to propose the best plan for us

・We want to know the most cost-effective way to shoot

・We want to know what preparations we should make

Any inquiries, no matter how trivial, are welcome! Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

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① Make an online consultation reservation using the reservation form

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This system uses LINE video calling to allow you to receive the same counseling experience as if you were in-store, but from the comfort of your own home.