Mfro Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo; representative: Yosinori Kitawaki) conducted a nationwide survey of 500 men and women on their awareness of things that cause irritation during the rainy season, and compiled the data into a ranking. The rainy season, characterized by continuous rain and overcast skies, is crucial for crop growth. However, many people likely feel irritated due to the persistent wet weather. This time, Craudia Media Citation Support Service, operated by Mfro Co., Ltd. (https://craudia-citation.com/), conducted a survey asking 500 men and women nationwide about what irritates them during the rainy season, and summarized the results in a ranking format. Comments on the survey results were provided by Shino Fujimoto, a certified psychologist and clinical psychologist. [Request for Quoting or Reproducing Data] When using the survey results or images from this press release, please include a link to the official website URL of "Craudia Media Citation Support Service" (https://craudia-citation.com/). [Survey Overview] Target: Men and women nationwide Survey Period: May 20, 2026 Survey Organization: In-house survey Method: Internet-based voluntary responses Valid Responses: 500 people (365 women / 135 men) Respondent Age Groups: Teens 0.6% / 20s 15.6% / 30s 35.8% / 40s 26.8% / 50s 15.8% / 60s and above 5.4% [Survey Summary] • The most difficult times of the year to get through are "summer" and "rainy season." • The top irritation during the rainy season is "laundry doesn't dry easily." • The most common expense people make to alleviate rainy-season irritations is "frequent dehumidification." The most difficult times of the year are "summer" and "rainy season." When asked about the "most difficult time of the year to get through," the highest number of respondents (42.4%) selected "summer," followed closely by "rainy season" (40.4%). Together, "summer" and "rainy season" account for over 80% of responses, indicating that the humid rainy season