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Spending Winter in Yamaguchi
In recent years, the average day time temperatures in the winter
can fall below 5 degrees. The cold weather continues from December
to late February. During the coldest period, temperatures may
fall below freezing point and snow can be expected. In order to
keep yourself warm and comfortable during the winter months, the
following items are necessary :
●Heating Equipment :
When choosing a heating equipment, types of room, costs , safety
features should be taken into account.
◎AC/Air Conditionings:
Heats up a room safely without an accident, but it
is expensive in terms of utility.
◎Oil (kerosene) Stoves/Fan Heaters:
Economical, but a room should be ventilated regularly to prevent
a room from filling with carbon monoxide. Some people find the
smell of kerosene unpleasant, although they heat up a room quickly
and evenly. They can be used almost anywhere.
◎Gas Stoves:
They heat up a room quickly and evenly and quite inexpensive;
however an accident of carbon monoxide poisoning might be happened
if you fail to ventilate air regularly. Since different types
of gas are used by each gas stove, you need to know which types
of gas are supplied in your area. Misuse of this equipment might
cause a leak in the gas pipe or explosion.
◎kotatsu:
Futons are placed on and under the table with an electric heating
element under the tabletop, making a warm pocket where feet can
be placed. They do not use large amounts of electricity, thus
making it more economical than other electric heating equipment.
However, they do not heat the room thoroughly, so it is recommended
that use kotatsu with a stove or heater.
◎Other equipment:
Electric heaters, electric carpets, electric blankets, and electric
feet warmers are also available.
●About kerosene
 Kerosene
used in oil stoves and fan heaters is available at gas stations
and some supermarkets. Eighteen-liter plastic containers for storing
kerosene can be obtained at supermarkets and discount stores.
Nearby stores selling rice will also make weekly deliveries to
apartments and houses. Delivery fees will be changed.
●CAUTION!!
When pouring kerosene into a container
of an oil stove or fan heater, make sure to put out a fire !! If
you pour kerosene when an oil stove is still burning, you will be
a great danger of catching a fire. It is extremely dangerous!!
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