hmmm,... when I have to go back to Japan, I mostly ignore children. Especially for the ones riding the bus and train alone, they are just trying to get to school or home. The one thing I appreciate is that in kabuki and noh, children are brought up in the theater with their own unique roles.
Just finished my summer trip and you can work around the heat! Tokyo is indeed hot and humid but I woke up early in the morning to walk around, went back to the hotel around 2.00pm for a nap and then back out around 5.30/6.00pm. Or do indoor activities (you can't get enough of Don Qui). Also did a Tohoku roadtrip where the weather was a little cooler, although with more rain. Must go places: Dewa Sanzan, Ginzan Onsen, Tsurunoyu Onsen and Jodogahama Beach!
Something to surely consider. Those lantern festivals look epic!!! Have to plan an additional trip for summer to Tohoku. I always worried about the humidity and not being able to eat well, haha. Im sold on all of these amazing features. Wowzah!!!!❤🎏
Tohoku and the North of Japan has a totally amazing vibe, although it can still be hot and some humidity during the day in the morning and the evenings things are very different and refreshing!
I arrived in Osaka, May 10th. I’m currently in Fukuoka. I’ll be leaving from Tokyo on June 1st. My two previous trips here were both at the end of September/ beginning of October. I will not be coming here again early, mid or end of summer. Lol It almost doesn’t matter what the warm/hot temperature is: the humidity makes it miserable. Next trip here I’m planning to go north to Hokkaido.
Shoutout to the Hakodate Minato Matsuri (Hakodate Port Festival). I participated in this festival in my teenage years (sister city sporting/cultural exchange) and I've been back to it once since to observe, and it is an incredible Matsuri.
I will visit japan 2 months in July and August with the main goal is followed these cultures festival , I did it before in 2016 -2017 now time to redo again . My favourite are the Osaka Matsuri and the Kyoto Gion matsuri .
Can't wait for my next trip in July - first week up in Hokkaido then week in Tokyo. Should be interesting I'm curious about this legendary humid heat lol!
If you do then heading North is the key, especially if you already done the golden triangle! .. It will still be hot, you simply can't escape the heat but its more manageable, especially in the evenings and mornings
Seems planning around festivals are the way to go in summer , it's good that websites allow bookings with free cancellations , I'd definitely be booking those now who ever plans to go, you've given me a different perspective on summer Ninja I'm so sick of the heat
I think they key for summer travel is 1) festivals 100% and 2) Heading North.. It's still going to be hot but the evenings give you releif and the festivals keep you energised
@@NinjaMonkeyguy I prepared a very serious and important question for my upcoming trip to Japan to ask You... but...😅 actually I cannot remember it...😭
私に言わせれば、... なんか,,... I do not think this is weird,... the festival is for the protection of women from disease. Always I hate danjiri and onbashira festivals ... people always get hurt and sometimes die ...
I'm not going back to next April. I want to go back last week Aug/first week of Sept. to catch the end of baseball season but there are so many other places I haven't visited yet
Him saying you should plan in advance... Me watching this video one month before my visit (I don't even have my passport yet nor my flight or accomodation) 👀
Well, although I've been home for Japan for a whole week, I'm almost ready to return. I got home to 16 degrees Celsius which was nice. I was already over heating at 25 degrees Celsius. I wore short sleeved tee shirts mostly, and an open jacket, while the local residents were in sweaters and warm coats. They thought I was crazy, and must be freezing but no. I was home a whole 3 days when temperature dropped to -3 degrees Celsius and we got three centimetres of snow, and yes I felt cold for the day and a half it lasted. Now, Japan in summer even the Northern areas would be tough on my Canadian temperature regulation. However, I really want to attend the Matsuri's mentioned, but I think I'd melt given the temperatures and humidity. Plus and Negatives.
The North is a little difficult for me. I really like Aomori Prefecture, but I cannot speak their dialect,... it is definitely not standard Japanese. The buna and hiba trees here are so beautiful. The oil from the hiba tree is especially scented. Then again, I just am always afraid hiking here because of the bears.
Went last summer and I will say that while it was low tourism it definitely was high heat. When I go back I think I'll sacrifice the low tourism for better weather.
@@user-yg1se5ug4k I had a great experience overall and if you have the chance to go, do it! I loved that there weren't a ton of tourists when I went. It is doable, but your days might feel longer because of the heat. (just not in a good way) Also, learn to use the underground and trains as much as possible (there are a few stations that are pretty underground extensive) Obviously if you're gonna be outside, stay hydrated and bring a rag for wiping your brow/neck.
Yes I have been, it was one of the most crowded matsuri ive ever experienced! .. i didnt mention because I really think that going North is a better option
Appreciate your video! I just booked my first trip to Tokyo from July 27 to August 18. Got in total 21 nights. Do you think it’s feasible to travel Tokyo-Hokkaido-Osaka-Kyoto in those 21 days? My idea would be to stay a few days in Tokyo, then go to the North to catch the summer festivals and then fly down to Osaka / Kyoto and finally back to Tokyo 🥹
My tip: Do not go hiking through the Nagano mountains wearing black at the start of August unless you want to suffer horse-fly bite induced blood loss. It was an unforgettable day, but we weren't planning on running 4km of it to get away from the horse flies in 35c heat.
hmmm,... the Tanabata are called fukinagashi, they actually represent the threads of yarn Orihime uses to weave clothing. I do not know why Sendai celebrates in August, it should be July 7th. For packing, I think umbrella, tenugui, fan and especially ice necklace. I would never wear shorts in temple, especially during ceremony.
it was originally based on the lunar calendar, the festival's traditional date falls about a month later than the Gregorian calendar's July 7th, often aligning it with August. So you could argue the other way round
@@NinjaMonkeyguy hmmm,... I am not sure if Vega and Altair stars align in August ... 7th July is always easy to remember because it is my Osaka relative's birthday (!)
Hi, I plan to visit Japan in the first two weeks of August. Since this is my first trip, I would want to see the usual cities. Is this a good idea? Will the heat be too unbearable to explore?
I think that since this is the first trip It also is a good idea to visit top places.. but I'd try to maybe spend 3 or 4 days out of your trip exploring the north and maybe trying to get to a festival there!
I'll be going to Japan in two weeks and will be staying there for a month. Had a question. I've heard that IC cards can be used throughout the whole country, but I'm wondering I you can also top them up anywhere. I will be starting with Tokyo so will get a suica, but I'll go to Hokkaido after that, and won't be bake in Tokyo until the very end. Can I top up the balance on my suica while in Hokkaido. Much appreciated ❤
Hey yes you shouldn’t have a problem topping up.. just be aware that sometimes some locations might have lines that are not compatible with Suica, if this is the case and you’re going to be using those bus or train lines you should ask to see if there is a day pass as this will make it much easier than fumbling with coins at every stop :)
I just had a quick question about summer festivals in Japan. I am looking to possible going to the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri and/or the Akita Kanto Matsuri this year. These festivals range a couple days in duration(3-4 days). I was wondering if there were pros and cons to going to visit the festivals towards the beginning, middle, or end days of their duration . Any input appreciated. Thank you for your time
I think the main issue is making it to the festivals, there I know that the last day of Aomori festival they release the floats but this might mean not making it to the one in Akita, in this occasion I’d try to prioritise efficiency.. oh and I 100% recommend you include morioka if you can!
Hey. I travel mid august to end august to japan. Tokyo, kyoto.... How can i imagine the heat? Im working in a bakery, theres 100% humidity and 30°. Is this a comparison? Im from germany, so the weather outside is more mid. Should i be afraid? Thats the only thing i got issues from this trip :/
Japan is interesting but a little over-rated thanks to endless TH-cam fans gushing endlessly about it. The Japanese are rules OBSESSED to the point of neuroses and not always friendly to tourists. Sell food on the street but get yelled at for eating the food on the street. Can't take photos of your family and friends in many areas, without getting scolded. It's interesting to visit once but that's about enough for me.
I think that content creators are more obsessed with the rules than japanese locals personally but yep many rules , works for some travellers not for all.. japan is even better if you head out of the normal tourist trail
Why isn’t anyone mentioning the super cute little girl dancing in the Matauri?! Did you miss it?
hmmm,... when I have to go back to Japan, I mostly ignore children. Especially for the ones riding the bus and train alone, they are just trying to get to school or home. The one thing I appreciate is that in kabuki and noh, children are brought up in the theater with their own unique roles.
going in June. Hoping for the best
It’s gonna be nice I’m sure
Another awesome video. Thankyou from Australia
Glad you enjoyed it In happy with this one
I love the sound of cicadas in Summer ❤
me too... in a way :)
Just finished my summer trip and you can work around the heat! Tokyo is indeed hot and humid but I woke up early in the morning to walk around, went back to the hotel around 2.00pm for a nap and then back out around 5.30/6.00pm. Or do indoor activities (you can't get enough of Don Qui). Also did a Tohoku roadtrip where the weather was a little cooler, although with more rain. Must go places: Dewa Sanzan, Ginzan Onsen, Tsurunoyu Onsen and Jodogahama Beach!
Going in August to experience Sendai Tanabata! Thank you for the helpful video!!
If you can add morioka I would!!!
This video made me smile. Thank you!!
Yes!! I’m glad
NO WAY😂 I accidentally guessed your next video topic😆🤌 You know your audience well!
You did! ... well my core audience anyway haha
Something to surely consider. Those lantern festivals look epic!!! Have to plan an additional trip for summer to Tohoku. I always worried about the humidity and not being able to eat well, haha. Im sold on all of these amazing features. Wowzah!!!!❤🎏
Tohoku and the North of Japan has a totally amazing vibe, although it can still be hot and some humidity during the day in the morning and the evenings things are very different and refreshing!
I arrived in Osaka, May 10th. I’m currently in Fukuoka. I’ll be leaving from Tokyo on June 1st.
My two previous trips here were both at the end of September/ beginning of October.
I will not be coming here again early, mid or end of summer. Lol
It almost doesn’t matter what the warm/hot temperature is: the humidity makes it miserable.
Next trip here I’m planning to go north to Hokkaido.
Going for two weeks in August. Going with a good attitude, cool clothes and sandals and a less intense itinerary to allow for slow days
good plan!
Same here!!! I am packing fans , cooking packs for necks , sun umbrella etc 😂.
I’ve been to Singapore and HK in July and August , and the heat and humidity was crazy. I hope Japan isn’t worse!
prob similar
You're making me more interested in traveling to Japan during the summer. 😊
You should! but dont be fooled its still hot.. but those festivals make it so worth it
Thank you for making this video!! I see so many comments saying “avoid Japan in summer!” It’s the only time we can go, so I hope to be prepared!
I mean .. if you plan well for summer ITS GOING TO BE HOT but it’s going to be amazing too! Just wanted a positive video out there lol
Yup! Planning well is key!
Excellent video. Thank you so much
Glad it was helpful!
Just needed this! Thank you sooo much 💪🏻🥰
Perfect timing .. still hot though just try to get north and make the most of festivals
Really great summary ❤ - any tips for the second half of August? Thanks
Head to Hokkaido? !!
I've only once been to Tohouko briefly, but there certainly are a lot of cool things shown in this video that I would also like to see
Tohoku in the summer over the festival season is AMAZING i totally recommend it
Thank you for the information :D
I just came back from Japan, traveled in May. I'm going back in July/Aug to feel the heat :D
get ready! hehe
Shoutout to the Hakodate Minato Matsuri (Hakodate Port Festival). I participated in this festival in my teenage years (sister city sporting/cultural exchange) and I've been back to it once since to observe, and it is an incredible Matsuri.
Hakodate is a nice city! the festival must be nice too!
@@NinjaMonkeyguy I still remember how to do the Squid Dance!
Will forward to a friend who might be going this Summer.
thanks
I will visit japan 2 months in July and August with the main goal is followed these cultures festival , I did it before in 2016 -2017 now time to redo again . My favourite are the Osaka Matsuri and the Kyoto Gion matsuri .
Did you get a chance to do the Tohoku summer festivals? I think Gion and Osaka are way too crowder for my liking but glad i did them previously
Can't wait for my next trip in July - first week up in Hokkaido then week in Tokyo. Should be interesting I'm curious about this legendary humid heat lol!
Oh you'll soon find out! haha
I have been forunate to visit Japan in the other three seasons, should plan fo rthis one too. Thanks
If you do then heading North is the key, especially if you already done the golden triangle! .. It will still be hot, you simply can't escape the heat but its more manageable, especially in the evenings and mornings
Seems planning around festivals are the way to go in summer , it's good that websites allow bookings with free cancellations , I'd definitely be booking those now who ever plans to go, you've given me a different perspective on summer Ninja I'm so sick of the heat
I think they key for summer travel is 1) festivals 100% and 2) Heading North.. It's still going to be hot but the evenings give you releif and the festivals keep you energised
Nice!
Thanks!
@@NinjaMonkeyguy I prepared a very serious and important question for my upcoming trip to Japan to ask You... but...😅 actually I cannot remember it...😭
@@axios101 oops
@@NinjaMonkeyguy I remembered and posted a dedicated comment...😅
Going this August!
awesome any places I mention?
The weirdest festival is always on the first Sunday of April. かなまら祭り😏
Indeed but .. quite low key in comparison from what I see
私に言わせれば、... なんか,,... I do not think this is weird,... the festival is for the protection of women from disease. Always I hate danjiri and onbashira festivals ... people always get hurt and sometimes die ...
Coco Curry is realy tasty. Good recommendation!❤
now i want a curry!
I'm not going back to next April. I want to go back last week Aug/first week of Sept. to catch the end of baseball season but there are so many other places I haven't visited yet
My wife and I will be taking a Japan tour this summer from June 21 to July 6….
ようこそ、日本へ。楽しい旅を満喫してくださいね
@@nekono2323 arigato gozaimasu😀🌻
theres a lot to do in Japan, escape the crowds!
Hei me too, I'll be on Kanto area this time
Japan (the North that is) during summer for the trip after the next one it is 😉
It’s still hot though just more pleasant especially in the morning and evenings Hokkaido even cooler :)
Him saying you should plan in advance...
Me watching this video one month before my visit (I don't even have my passport yet nor my flight or accomodation)
👀
Still more advance than some people hehe think of the positive you now know
Well, although I've been home for Japan for a whole week, I'm almost ready to return. I got home to 16 degrees Celsius which was nice. I was already over heating at 25 degrees Celsius. I wore short sleeved tee shirts mostly, and an open jacket, while the local residents were in sweaters and warm coats. They thought I was crazy, and must be freezing but no. I was home a whole 3 days when temperature dropped to -3 degrees Celsius and we got three centimetres of snow, and yes I felt cold for the day and a half it lasted. Now, Japan in summer even the Northern areas would be tough on my Canadian temperature regulation. However, I really want to attend the Matsuri's mentioned, but I think I'd melt given the temperatures and humidity. Plus and Negatives.
yes its still hot Jim! no escaping especially if you are from Canada!! but they are SO WORTH IT! Im buzzing from just watching my own video lol
The North is a little difficult for me. I really like Aomori Prefecture, but I cannot speak their dialect,... it is definitely not standard Japanese. The buna and hiba trees here are so beautiful. The oil from the hiba tree is especially scented. Then again, I just am always afraid hiking here because of the bears.
Went last summer and I will say that while it was low tourism it definitely was high heat. When I go back I think I'll sacrifice the low tourism for better weather.
Did you head north?
@@NinjaMonkeyguy would've liked to, but no. Spent my time in and around Tokyo and Kyoto.
@@hamburgersmmmmmm hi, was it really that bad ? ( I'm planning to book for this july and I'm hesitant
@@user-yg1se5ug4k I had a great experience overall and if you have the chance to go, do it! I loved that there weren't a ton of tourists when I went. It is doable, but your days might feel longer because of the heat. (just not in a good way) Also, learn to use the underground and trains as much as possible (there are a few stations that are pretty underground extensive) Obviously if you're gonna be outside, stay hydrated and bring a rag for wiping your brow/neck.
@hamburgersmmmmmm thank you for answer, I just booked for July. So I hope I'll survive the heat 😂
I'm definitely going to Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka! Have you been there already? You didn't mention it.
Yes I have been, it was one of the most crowded matsuri ive ever experienced! .. i didnt mention because I really think that going North is a better option
Appreciate your video! I just booked my first trip to Tokyo from July 27 to August 18. Got in total 21 nights. Do you think it’s feasible to travel Tokyo-Hokkaido-Osaka-Kyoto in those 21 days? My idea would be to stay a few days in Tokyo, then go to the North to catch the summer festivals and then fly down to Osaka / Kyoto and finally back to Tokyo 🥹
Yes! Doable !!
Laughs in Florida man
Ooh why?
@@NinjaMonkeyguy because it gets extremely hot and humid as well during summer here
@@KyoyaTategamiLEO oh I’ve heard plenty of Florida people complain of the heat and humidity in Japan too!
My tip: Do not go hiking through the Nagano mountains wearing black at the start of August unless you want to suffer horse-fly bite induced blood loss.
It was an unforgettable day, but we weren't planning on running 4km of it to get away from the horse flies in 35c heat.
sounds unforgettably something you might want to forget
hmmm,... the Tanabata are called fukinagashi, they actually represent the threads of yarn Orihime uses to weave clothing. I do not know why Sendai celebrates in August, it should be July 7th. For packing, I think umbrella, tenugui, fan and especially ice necklace. I would never wear shorts in temple, especially during ceremony.
it was originally based on the lunar calendar, the festival's traditional date falls about a month later than the Gregorian calendar's July 7th, often aligning it with August. So you could argue the other way round
@@NinjaMonkeyguy hmmm,... I am not sure if Vega and Altair stars align in August ... 7th July is always easy to remember because it is my Osaka relative's birthday (!)
We'll go there last week of June.. Is it too hot there
Cooler than the rest of Japan :)
Hi, I plan to visit Japan in the first two weeks of August. Since this is my first trip, I would want to see the usual cities. Is this a good idea? Will the heat be too unbearable to explore?
I think that since this is the first trip It also is a good idea to visit top places.. but I'd try to maybe spend 3 or 4 days out of your trip exploring the north and maybe trying to get to a festival there!
I'll be going to Japan in two weeks and will be staying there for a month. Had a question. I've heard that IC cards can be used throughout the whole country, but I'm wondering I you can also top them up anywhere. I will be starting with Tokyo so will get a suica, but I'll go to Hokkaido after that, and won't be bake in Tokyo until the very end. Can I top up the balance on my suica while in Hokkaido. Much appreciated ❤
Hey yes you shouldn’t have a problem topping up.. just be aware that sometimes some locations might have lines that are not compatible with Suica, if this is the case and you’re going to be using those bus or train lines you should ask to see if there is a day pass as this will make it much easier than fumbling with coins at every stop :)
I just had a quick question about summer festivals in Japan. I am looking to possible going to the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri and/or the Akita Kanto Matsuri this year. These festivals range a couple days in duration(3-4 days). I was wondering if there were pros and cons to going to visit the festivals towards the beginning, middle, or end days of their duration . Any input appreciated.
Thank you for your time
I think the main issue is making it to the festivals, there I know that the last day of Aomori festival they release the floats but this might mean not making it to the one in Akita, in this occasion I’d try to prioritise efficiency.. oh and I 100% recommend you include morioka if you can!
So i get there in a week to backpack the country for 2 months any Tips?
meet locals, check out the local calendar and enjoy your trip!
Is Japans rainy season also in Summer?
rain will be on and off during summer even when the rainy season ends
Hey. I travel mid august to end august to japan. Tokyo, kyoto....
How can i imagine the heat?
Im working in a bakery, theres 100% humidity and 30°.
Is this a comparison?
Im from germany, so the weather outside is more mid.
Should i be afraid?
Thats the only thing i got issues from this trip :/
Ive never been in a bakery kitchen.. but prob leaning that way lol
I'm also going in August. Some people say it's like hell, but I think most of them are exaggerating.
Yeah. Thats what i think too
@@quattro5958 not exaggerating lol 😹
Japan is interesting but a little over-rated thanks to endless TH-cam fans gushing endlessly about it.
The Japanese are rules OBSESSED to the point of neuroses and not always friendly to tourists. Sell food on the street but get yelled at for eating the food on the street. Can't take photos of your family and friends in many areas, without getting scolded.
It's interesting to visit once but that's about enough for me.
I think that content creators are more obsessed with the rules than japanese locals personally but yep many rules , works for some travellers not for all.. japan is even better if you head out of the normal tourist trail