Japan Summer Planning Guide

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  • Summer in Japan is coming. Here are some uniquely Japanese Summer insights you need to know BEFORE you go to Japan. Because Japan can actually be the BEST time to go if you plan accordingly!
    Japan might be going through big changes and tourism has finally returned, Every video might tell you to keep away from Japan during the summer but there are unique cultural experiences for you lucky tourists. So here are some Essential Japan Summer tips, important things you need to know before you go, recommended festivals and cultural events and things you shouldn’t miss in Japan’s Summer season including a Japan Summer guide!
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    00:00 Everyone tells you NOT to go to Japan in the Summer
    00:23 Why you should Trust this video
    00:38 Why you SHOULD go to Japan in SUMMER
    01:28 Where and What should you do?
    02:19 Why Tohoku
    02:36 Sendai Tanabata Matsuri
    03:25 Akita Kanto Matsuri
    04:26 Morioka Sansa Odori Matsuri
    05:31 Aomori Nebuta Matsuri
    07:24 What to pack for summer in Japan
    09:15 Planning is important
    #japan #japantravel #japansummer

ความคิดเห็น • 92

  • @NinjaMonkeyguy
    @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Why isn’t anyone mentioning the super cute little girl dancing in the Matauri?! Did you miss it?

    • @towada1066
      @towada1066 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @asdfsadf67
    @asdfsadf67 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    going in June. Hoping for the best

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It’s gonna be nice I’m sure

  • @kizuna2002
    @kizuna2002 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just needed this! Thank you sooo much 💪🏻🥰

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Perfect timing .. still hot though just try to get north and make the most of festivals

  • @G3LOFY
    @G3LOFY หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're making me more interested in traveling to Japan during the summer. 😊

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You should! but dont be fooled its still hot.. but those festivals make it so worth it

  • @thedavisbrothers7657
    @thedavisbrothers7657 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another awesome video. Thankyou from Australia

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it In happy with this one

  • @NekoAshiJapan
    @NekoAshiJapan หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the sound of cicadas in Summer ❤

  • @saikagyaru
    @saikagyaru หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!!!!❤🎏

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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!

  • @TheRedValue
    @TheRedValue หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tohoku in the summer over the festival season is AMAZING i totally recommend it

  • @psprog
    @psprog หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh you'll soon find out! haha

  • @NoctLightCloud
    @NoctLightCloud หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    NO WAY😂 I accidentally guessed your next video topic😆🤌 You know your audience well!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You did! ... well my core audience anyway haha

  • @IainMacaulayce
    @IainMacaulayce หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have been forunate to visit Japan in the other three seasons, should plan fo rthis one too. Thanks

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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

  • @kpang
    @kpang หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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

    • @kpang
      @kpang หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup! Planning well is key!

  • @cvodb
    @cvodb หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will forward to a friend who might be going this Summer.

  • @An1Hun
    @An1Hun 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just came back from Japan, traveled in May. I'm going back in July/Aug to feel the heat :D

  • @nirmaladhani1811
    @nirmaladhani1811 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Coco Curry is realy tasty. Good recommendation!❤

  • @rjl310
    @rjl310 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @spun_01
    @spun_01 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hakodate is a nice city! the festival must be nice too!

    • @spun_01
      @spun_01 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NinjaMonkeyguy I still remember how to do the Squid Dance!

  • @ductritran8637
    @ductritran8637 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 .

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @FollowTheSunAustralia
    @FollowTheSunAustralia หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @axios101
    @axios101 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks!

    • @axios101
      @axios101 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NinjaMonkeyguy I prepared a very serious and important question for my upcoming trip to Japan to ask You... but...😅 actually I cannot remember it...😭

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@axios101 oops

    • @axios101
      @axios101 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NinjaMonkeyguy I remembered and posted a dedicated comment...😅

  • @markg155
    @markg155 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Japan (the North that is) during summer for the trip after the next one it is 😉

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s still hot though just more pleasant especially in the morning and evenings Hokkaido even cooler :)

  • @Kaze_o
    @Kaze_o หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm definitely going to Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka! Have you been there already? You didn't mention it.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @fmtikitakamaster
    @fmtikitakamaster หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have been to Japan 5 times, and 3 of those times were in summer, Japanese summer is great, except for typhoon, while for me the heat is not so much different from my country

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      wow what country are you from?! I do love summer, I complain about the humidity but there's something special in the area during that season

    • @fmtikitakamaster
      @fmtikitakamaster หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NinjaMonkeyguy i am from North Italy and humidity here is quite high. I do not know how long you have been living in Japan, but to give you an example: I went to Japan in August 2018 last time, I did not feel any difference in humidity with my city. The first time I went to Tokyo it was July 2003 and I felt some difference. It's because of climate change

  • @revanshy498
    @revanshy498 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      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!

  • @jimross7648
    @jimross7648 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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

    • @towada1066
      @towada1066 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @geralt7144
    @geralt7144 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The weirdest festival is always on the first Sunday of April. かなまら祭り😏

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Indeed but .. quite low key in comparison from what I see

    • @towada1066
      @towada1066 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 ...

  • @metrix8155
    @metrix8155 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 ❤

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 :)

  • @johnnacke4134
    @johnnacke4134 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My wife and I will be taking a Japan tour this summer from June 21 to July 6….

    • @nekono2323
      @nekono2323 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ようこそ、日本へ。楽しい旅を満喫してくださいね

    • @johnnacke4134
      @johnnacke4134 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nekono2323 arigato gozaimasu😀🌻

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      theres a lot to do in Japan, escape the crowds!

    • @herbayusamsung2212
      @herbayusamsung2212 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Hei me too, I'll be on Kanto area this time

  • @godswarriorprincess4526
    @godswarriorprincess4526 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We'll go there last week of June.. Is it too hot there

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Cooler than the rest of Japan :)

  • @hamburgersmmmmmm
    @hamburgersmmmmmm หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you head north?

    • @hamburgersmmmmmm
      @hamburgersmmmmmm หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NinjaMonkeyguy would've liked to, but no. Spent my time in and around Tokyo and Kyoto.

    • @user-yg1se5ug4k
      @user-yg1se5ug4k 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@hamburgersmmmmmm hi, was it really that bad ? ( I'm planning to book for this july and I'm hesitant

    • @hamburgersmmmmmm
      @hamburgersmmmmmm 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@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.

    • @user-yg1se5ug4k
      @user-yg1se5ug4k 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@hamburgersmmmmmm thank you for answer, I just booked for July. So I hope I'll survive the heat 😂

  • @TheMrMikle
    @TheMrMikle หลายเดือนก่อน

    So i get there in a week to backpack the country for 2 months any Tips?

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      meet locals, check out the local calendar and enjoy your trip!

  • @towada1066
    @towada1066 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

    • @towada1066
      @towada1066 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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 (!)

  • @spun_01
    @spun_01 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      sounds unforgettably something you might want to forget

  • @xxnezuxx1292
    @xxnezuxx1292 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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 :/

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Ive never been in a bakery kitchen.. but prob leaning that way lol

    • @quattro5958
      @quattro5958 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I'm also going in August. Some people say it's like hell, but I think most of them are exaggerating.

    • @xxnezuxx1292
      @xxnezuxx1292 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah. Thats what i think too

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@quattro5958 not exaggerating lol 😹

  • @diamonddoom1538
    @diamonddoom1538 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is Japans rainy season also in Summer?

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      rain will be on and off during summer even when the rainy season ends

  • @gsr4535
    @gsr4535 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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