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Seasons5 min readPick your month: Japan through the seasonsEach season in Japan suits different plans. Compare spring, rainy season, summer, autumn and winter, then choose the month that fits what you want to see.Practical4 min readPower outlets, adapters and power banks in JapanJapan uses its own plug type and a different voltage. Learn what to bring, what to check on your devices and how to carry a power bank on a flight.Seasons5 min readReading a sakura forecast before you bookCherry blossom forecasts change often. Learn the difference between first bloom and full bloom, when forecasts appear and how to book with flexible plans.Guides5 min readRoppongi for art museums and a late night outRoppongi suits travellers who want art museums by day and a polished, lively area at night. Here is how to plan both, and how to stay safe after dark.Guides5 min readRoppongi by day: museums, parks and a slow lunchA calm day in Roppongi: one or two art museums, the open spaces between the towers and a slow lunch. Plan it around each museum's opening days.Practical5 min readRoppongi at night: how to stay safe and smartRoppongi is busy after dark. Learn how to handle street touts, check a bill before you pay, get home safely and enjoy the area with good manners.Guides5 min readRyoan-ji and the quiet temples north-west of the centreRyoan-ji is famous for its stone garden. Here is how to pair it with quieter temples and gardens in north-west Kyoto, and how to slow the visit down.Festivals5 min readSanja Matsuri in Asakusa: the spring paradeSanja Matsuri is a spring festival at Asakusa in Tokyo, held in May with portable shrines carried through the streets. Learn how to watch it and plan your day.Guides5 min readOdori and Susukino: Sapporo's first-night mapOdori Park and Susukino are the two places to know in Sapporo. Here is a simple map for your first night, with food, lights and an easy walk back.Festivals5 min readSapporo Snow Festival: how it worksThe Sapporo Snow Festival is held in February with large snow sculptures. Learn how the festival is laid out, how to plan your visit and what to check before you go.Guides5 min readSapporo Station: a practical base for your first nightSapporo Station is the easiest place to sleep on your first night in Sapporo. Here is what the station area offers, and what to check before you book.Seasons5 min readSeptember: shoulder weeks and typhoon checksSeptember can be a good month for travel, with the summer crowds gone. Learn how to use the shoulder weeks and check typhoon risk before you book.

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