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Japan Festival Calendar: Fixed Dates and Ones Still Unknown
Most big festivals keep the same dates every year, so 2027 is bookable now. Kanda Matsuri, Sumida fireworks and Kishiwada have no 2027 dates yet. Gion's J… -
Surviving Japan’s Summer Heat: Alerts, Early Starts and Help
Go outdoors before about 10 a.m. and after about 5 p.m.; stay indoors in between. At 5 p.m. the night before, check tomorrow's Heat Stroke Alert. Kyoto an… -
Japan in Winter: What to Expect from Snow to New Year
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka: cold, dry, sunny. Real snow: Hokkaido and the Sea of Japan side. Short days: sunset is about 16:30 in Tokyo and 16:50 in Kyoto in lat… -
Should You Travel to Japan During Golden Week? A Yes/No Test
2027 holidays: Thu 29 Apr, then Mon 3 to Wed 5 May, giving Sat 1 to Wed 5 May off. Flexible first trip? Move it to the week after, from about 6 May. Fixed… -
New Year in Japan: What Closes and When It All Reopens
Bank counters close Dec 31 to Jan 3; the last counter day is Wed Dec 30, 2026. Post office and 7-Eleven ATMs keep working for foreign cards over New Year…
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