[For Adults] Fun Activities and Hobby Ideas for Rainy Days
You made plans to hang out with a friend, checked the weather forecast for the day, and saw rain…
You might have found your way here because you’re wondering, “Uh, what should we do then?”
In this article, we’ll introduce activities and hobbies you can enjoy at home on a rainy day.
Although the earlier example was “hanging out with a friend,” these ideas are also perfect for spending time solo.
And because the theme is “for adults,” some of them require fairly serious preparation.
But… that’s exactly why these ideas are so rewarding and satisfying!
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[For Adults] Rainy Day Activities and Hobby Ideas (21–30)
movie watching
As a hobby you can enjoy while seated, watching movies is also recommended.
You can take your time and watch at home, or enjoy films at the theater.
You might choose to watch new releases, or revisit beloved classics.
The latter can also be a chance to reflect on memories.
By the way, in recent years, remastered editions and colorized versions of older films have been released, and DVDs have come out as well.
Even if it’s a film you’ve already seen, it may feel fresh again.
What symbols are used for rain forecasts overseas?
In June, when there are many rainy days, checking the weather forecast before going out is essential, isn’t it? The weather is represented by icons like a sun or an umbrella, and the key point is that you can tell the day’s weather just by looking at the picture.
In Japan, these icons are used in forecasts, but what kinds of symbols are used to represent rain in weather forecasts overseas? Abroad, rainy days are most often shown with a “rain cloud,” an icon of raindrops falling from a cloud, which can feel harder to read for Japanese viewers.
Let’s also note that few countries use an umbrella icon, and learn about how weather is expressed differently from country to country.
Easy mini mini umbrella made with paper plates
To keep out the rainy season’s showers, an umbrella is an essential item.
Not only does it keep you from getting wet, but using a favorite umbrella can also brighten the gloomy image of the rainy season, even just a little.
Here’s a craft using paper plates, inspired by umbrellas—perfect for this rainy time of year.
Cut a paper plate in half, shape it so the tip is pointed, and finally attach a handle to complete the umbrella.
It’s important to freely draw your favorite patterns and think carefully about the design.
If you make the handle from something sturdy like a pipe cleaner, you can hang them on a string or line them up to enjoy, which is another nice touch.
Reading
When you want to relax in your room, reading is a great option.
As the saying goes, “work in fine weather, read on rainy days,” you can enjoy it even when it’s raining.
The charm of reading lies in gaining new knowledge and losing yourself in the world of a story.
Why not start by looking for a book or genre that interests you? Enjoy the excitement that comes from the search itself! By the way, in recent years audiobooks—services that read books aloud—have become widespread.
With those, you can enjoy reading while giving your eyes a rest!
Rain Droplet Hanging Ornaments
This is a charming hanging decoration that represents raindrops.
Fold double-sided pastel paper in half twice into a triangle, then open the pocket to make a square.
Fold along the crease, and cut it into a droplet shape so that the tips of the droplet meet.
After gluing part of the opening, make a slit slightly inside the outline, and unfold it.
Attach it to a string with double-sided tape, and your hanging decoration is complete! During the rainy season, when constant rain can dampen your mood, we hope that looking at these cute decorations will help you feel a little calmer.
Rainy season plastic shrink art
Let’s make a rainy-season inspired craft using shrink plastic! Draw hydrangeas, frogs, raindrops, and other rainy-season motifs on the plastic sheet with colored pencils, then cut around the drawings.
Coat each piece with resin and cure it under a UV light.
Place small, finely cut and heated pieces of shrink plastic onto the hydrangea section, then cure again.
Arrange all the parts in your preferred layout, layer on more resin, and cure to finish.
You’ll have a cool, transparent-looking craft! It also makes a great keychain or bag charm.
In conclusion
Have you figured out what you want to do? Quite a few of the ideas need materials or some prep, but that’s part of the whole “for adults” theme.
That said, things like yoga are easy to try as long as you can watch a reference video.
Enjoy your rainy day!