September in Japan always feels like a deep, relieving exhale after the intense heat and humidity of summer. By 2026, the timing couldn’t be better — the weather is milder (averages 20–27 °C / 68–81 °F most days), typhoon risk starts to drop toward the end of the month, and …

If you’ve ever dreamed of experiencing Japan at its most vibrant, soulful, and unapologetically alive, book your ticket for August 2026. This is the month when the country throws open its shutters and celebrates summer with a passion that’s equal parts reverent and riotous. Lanterns float on rivers, dancers flood …

As the humid haze of summer settles over Japan, the country bursts into life with a kaleidoscope of festivals, dazzling fireworks displays, and ancient traditions that have been celebrated for centuries. July is arguably the peak of Japan’s summer season — a time when the heat and humidity are intense, …