GUIDE to
JAPAN 日本
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Destination
Japan's climate is varied.
-South: tropical rainforest climate
-North: cool temperate and humid
-Most parts of Japan belong to the temperate zone, the climate here is humid subtropical with four distinct seasons.
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Regions:
Hokkaido
(北海道, Hokkaidō)
Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō) is the second largest, northernmost and least developed of Japan's four main islands. Its weather is harsh in winter with lots of snowfall, below zero temperatures and frozen seas, while in summer it does not get as hot and humid as in the other parts of the country.
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Food destination
1. Seafood
2. Sushi and seafood bowls
3. Jingisukan
4. Hokkaido’s Three Great Ramen and Rishiri Ramen
5. Sapporo soup curry
6. Pork Donburi
7. Zangi
8. Ishikari Nabe
9. Supakatsu
10. Sweets found only in Hokkaido
Places to Stay
1. Hotel
2. Ryokan
3. Minshuku & Pensions
4. Mountain Inns
5. Airbnb
6. Capsule Hotels
7. Campgrounds
8. hostles & guesthouses
9. Mountain Huts
Where to go
1.Hokodate
2.Otaru
3.Sapporo
4.Furano & Biei
5.Asahikawa
6.Noboribetsu
7.Akan
8.Tokachi
9.Shiretoko
10.Wakkanai
Seasons
| Seasons | Month | Temperature | High/ Low season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | March - May | around 10s (°C) | Low |
| Summer | June - August | around 25- 26°C | High |
| Autumn | September - November | drop to 5°C | Low |
| Winter | December up until February | Below 0°C | High |
High season:
-Summer is a popular time due to the nice weather and great nature.
-Winter attracts a lot of people wanting to see the winter wonderland that is Hokkaido.
Off-peak/ low season:
-fewer people visit
-xpect moderate prices & less crowds whilst
Weather
| Seasons | Weather | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | nice weather but nights can be chilly | Cherry blossom season starts at late April - early May |
| Summer | Won’t suffer from the rainy humid season in June | Best time to see lavenders, August is one of the most crowded times (longest holiday break in Japan) |
| Autumn | Affected the least from typhoon season, but be aware of bullet train cancellations | October is the best time to see the autumn foliage (Perfect for hiking, sightseeing and camping) |
| Winter | Winter weather lasts around 4 – 5 months | Expect by Mid-December for the ski-resorts to start opening up until late March |
Tohoku
(東北地方, Tōhoku Chihō)
The Tohoku Region (東北地方, Tōhoku Chihō, literally "North East Region") consists of six prefectures in the north of Japan's largest island, Honshu. It is well known for its countryside, mountains, lakes, hot springs, high-quality rice, and rough winters.
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Food destination
1. Akita
2. Aomori
3. Fukushima
4. Iwate
5. Sapporo soup curry
6. Miyagi
7. Yamagata
Places to Stay (Hotels
1. Booking.com
2. Tripasvisor
3. Agoda
4. Live Japan
Where to go
1.Aomori
2.Akita
3.Iwate
4.Yamagata
5.Miyagi
6.Niigata
7.Fukushima
Seasons
| Seasons | Month | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March - May | between 3°C-10°C, temperature increases during May (30°C |
| Summer | June - August | around 12°C - 32°C |
| Autumn | September - November | drop to 2°C-6°C |
| Winter | December - February | Below 0°C, may reach -5°C |
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