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Japan Fireworks Festivals 2026: Best Hanabi and How to Watch
Japan fireworks 2026: Sumida River, Nagaoka, Lake Biwa, and dozens more hanabi taikai. Dates, viewing tips, yukata, and how to reserve river seats.
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Summer in Japan 2026: Weather, Festivals, and Where to Go
Summer in Japan 2026: hot and humid June–August, but festivals, fireworks, and Hokkaido escapes. Weather by region, what to pack, and how to beat the heat.