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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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Japan Rainy Season 2026 (Tsuyu): Still Visit? Dates by City
Tsuyu Japan 2026: Tokyo/Kyoto ~early June–mid July. Still visit — umbrella, indoor backups, hydrangeas, cheaper hotels. Not two weeks of monsoon.
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Summer in Japan 2026: When It Is, Heat, and What to Do
Summer in Japan runs June–August (hottest in July–Aug). Festivals, fireworks, what to wear, and Hokkaido escapes when Tokyo hits 35°C.