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Seasons5 min readJuly heat and fireworks: a hot-season planJuly is hot and humid in most of Japan, with festivals and fireworks at night. Learn how to plan the heat, the evening events and the crowded trains.Seasons5 min readJune: the rainy season and hydrangea walksJune is the rainy season in most of Japan. Learn how to plan rainy days, where hydrangea blooms near Kamakura and how to keep the trip dry and enjoyable.Festivals5 min readKanda Matsuri: a festival near AkihabaraKanda Matsuri is one of Tokyo's big shrine festivals, a short walk from Akihabara. Learn what happens, where to stand and what to check first.Practical5 min readGetting to Kinkaku-ji without a taxi: buses and walkingKinkaku-ji is best reached by city bus, not by taxi. Here is how to plan the bus, board and pay, and when a walk makes sense.Seasons6 min readKyoto in November: leaves, lights and late crowdsNovember is a strong month for Kyoto's leaves and evening lights. Learn how to plan the busy days, the cold evenings and the crowds at the best spots.Festivals5 min readKyushu Grand Sumo in Fukuoka: a November visitThe Kyushu sumo tournament is held in Fukuoka in November. Learn how the day works, how tickets are sold and what to check first.Practical5 min readSend your bags ahead to the hotelSending luggage ahead lets you travel light between cities. Learn the options, the labels to use and the items to keep with you.Seasons5 min readMarch: early blossom in Tokyo and KyotoMarch can bring the first cherry blossom in Tokyo and Kyoto. Learn when to expect it, how to avoid the crowds and what to pack for cool evenings.Seasons5 min readMay: mild weather and the spring festival seasonMay brings mild weather, green parks and spring festivals to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Learn what to expect and how to pick the right days for a relaxed trip.Festivals5 min readNagasaki Lantern Festival: a late winter explainerThe Nagasaki Lantern Festival lights the city's streets in late winter. Learn how it works, what to check and how to plan a visit.Festivals5 min readObon: why Japan is busy in mid-AugustObon brings many people home in mid-August. Learn how it affects trains, sights and hotels, and how to plan your trip around it.Practical4 min readStaying near Osaka Bay: is it a good base?Should you stay near Osaka Bay? This guide compares the bay with the city centre, so you can choose a base for theme park days, families and short trips.

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