SUMMER

Japan has a host of things to do for budget tourists, and we've compiled our list of the best free things to do. Enjoy!

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These incredible events are sure to get you fired up about summertime in Japan!

Some might come to summer festivals to immerse themselves in tradition and culture, but a large part of that is the tasty, tasty food you can find during festival season!

Look cool and stay cool during the hot Japanese summers with lightweight 'yukata' that feature the Loch Ness Monster and Edo Period assassination tools.

Head to northern Japan this summer for huge glowing floats, giant poles covered in lanterns and streets festooned with positive wishes for the future.

What's a 'yukata'? And more importantly, how do you put one on? Better find out before summer festival season arrives!