People carrying umbrellas in Tokyo during rain

Tokyo Weather Guide – What to Expect Month by Month

‘What’s the weather going to be like in Tokyo when I visit?’ is one of the most common questions I get asked in my Japan Planning Facebook group. Now, if I knew the exact answer to that, I’d be rich, particularly as the weather seems to be changing in Japan, so even past averages might not be relevant today – but I can at least give you a rough idea of what to expect. So, here goes…

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Golden temple surrounded by snow

Kyoto Weather Guide – What to Expect Month-by-Month

‘What’s the weather going to be when I visit?’ is one of the most common questions I get asked in my Japan Planning Facebook group. Now, if I knew the exact answer to that, I’d be rich, particularly as the weather seems to be changing in Japan, so even past averages might not be relevant today – but I can at least give you a rough idea of what to expect in Kyoto each month…

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image representing public holiday crowds in Japan of people outside a temple

When Are Japan’s Public Holidays?

Japan has up to 18 national holidays a year. Some of them you’ll hardly notice, while others can completely throw off your plans by filling the Shinkansen, causing things to close on random days, or turning the queue for that theme park ride you’re looking forward to from 45 minutes to two hours. Trying to … Read more