Japan’s Top Summer Festivals for 2026: Tohoku’s Big Four Lead the Way
Lanterns, taiko drums, whirling dancers, and bonfires on mountain slopes. Summer festival season is almost here, and this year’s ranking tells you exactly where to be.
Lanterns, taiko drums, whirling dancers, and bonfires on mountain slopes. Summer festival season is almost here, and this year’s ranking tells you exactly where to be.
Here are a few ways to stay cool and have fun while surviving the high temperatures that mark Japan's summers!
Temperatures sizzling hot? Here’s how to plan a nature-filled getaway to Hakuba in the summer.
Do you want to be at peace in nature when visiting your next dream destination? Learn about the best waterfalls in Japan that we've compiled for you here.
The monthly average temperature of sea surfaces around Japan reached a record high in August, with the Japan Meteorological Agency warning that could bring about more powerful typhoons.
Whether you like surfing, exploring history, petting capybara or just relaxing in a hot spring, the Izu Peninsula has you covered!
A panel of experts at the Japan Meteorological Agency say global warming is contributing to torrential rain, flooding and heat waves in the country.
A herd of deer tries to cool off in a ditch as temperatures continue to soar in Nara, western Japan.