
June is a special time to visit Kyoto. The city feels calm and fresh as the rainy season begins, bringing out bright green nature and colorful flowers everywhere. While it may not be peak travel season, that’s actually part of the charm: fewer crowds, cooler air, […]

June in Tokyo is a transitional and atmospheric month. The city enters tsuyu (梅雨, rainy season), when soft rain brings out lush greenery, shimmering streets, and some of the most beautiful seasonal flowers in Japan. While it is wetter, June is also one of the most […]

When you plan a trip to Japan, what’s one of the cities that should be at the top of your itinerary? Kyoto, of course! The beautiful city of Kyoto was once the home of the imperial family and even continues to live up to its namesake […]

Welcome to the lively city of Osaka, where even rainy days offer an abundance of excitement! While some might see gloomy weather as a deterrent to travel, it's an invitation to explore a new world of fun and adventure here in Osaka. From a host of […]

During the vibrant months of June and July, visitors can expect to see Tokyo in the rainy season! Even though the rain will start to fall throughout the country, it doesn’t mean your plans have to be washed away. Tokyo offers a ton of indoor activities […]

So you’ve arrived in Tokyo and you’re excited to get to explore the city, but you check your weather app and it’s going to rain all week. No need to fret, there’s a plethora of fun activities to do in Tokyo when it rains. Take a […]

As spring slowly finishes, we wish the cherry blossoms, azaleas and other spring flowers good-bye for another year and prepare to welcome a new season! Strangely enough, during the very first month of summer, temperatures in Japan do not instantly spike to their crazy highs. To […]