Kyoto is one of Japan’s most visited cities and for good reason. Its carefully preserved traditions, historical landmarks, and beautiful scenery make it a great place to experience various aspects of Japanese culture. Whilst the summers are hot and humid, the cooler autumn season in Kansai […]
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This is it! Autumn is finally in full swing, there’s a slight chill in the air, and the leaves are turning beautiful reds and oranges. Quieter than spring and cooler than summer, autumn is one of the best times to travel to and around Japan, with […]
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Kyoto is well known for holding lots of festivals and events in the summertime, with the Gion Matsuri lasting the whole month of July, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do when the summer heat eventually starts to die down. As Kyoto’s landscapes turn from […]
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With August consistently being the hottest month in Tokyo, with temperatures at least in the 30s, sometimes 40 degrees (C), it’s understandable that a lot of people struggle when planning a trip to Japan in the summer months. However, despite the heat, August is also one […]
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This is it! The rain has finally passed, and summer is finally here! Despite what you might hear about the temperatures in Japan during the summertime, July and August are also well-known to be the festival months in Japan and with all different types of events […]
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With the beautiful cherry blossoms being replaced with the magical rainy season, it’s common to feel a bit lost when trying to put together an itinerary for a Tokyo trip in June, but I promise you, there is so much to do and see! The rain […]
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