What are the seasons like in Japan?
Spring: March – May. Spring is well known as cherry blossom time in Japan. The Japanese celebrate the blooming of these trees with Hanami parties – cherry blossom parties, which involve lots of food and karaoke! April and May are fairly warm and stable weather wise, so they are good times for travel. Summer: June – August. Summer begins with the rainy season in Japan, and continues with high humidity, warm to hot temperatures and occasional showers throughout the season. Autumn: September – November. Although autumn begins with occasional showers, it is another fairly stable season, with blue skies and relatively warm temperatures. Autumn, like spring, is a sentimental favourite on the seasonal calendar because of the changing colour of the leaves on trees in various gardens and wilderness areas of Japan. A highly scenic season! Winter: December – February. Cold westerly winds from Siberia mark the start of winter. In the internal parts of Japan, snowfall is heavy, making the area a pa
