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#Summer
June's rainy season through the end of August. This is when the big Tohoku festivals land, Akita Kanto (August 3-6) and Sendai Tanabata (August 6-8) among them, along with fireworks almost everywhere else. Expect coverage of the humidity and how to avoid heatstroke, kakigori (shaved ice) and summer-only menus, and what to wear if you're going out in a yukata.
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Shopping
UNIQLO F.RISSO Drops June 19, 2026: Ex-Marni Designer Francesco Risso's Summer Capsule — Prices, What to Buy & Tax-Free Tips for Travelers
Jun 9, 2026
Shopping
UNIQLO × mofusand UT Drops June 19, 2026: 4 Camping-Cat Tees at ¥1,990 — Where to Buy & How Tourists Shop Tax-Free
Jun 8, 2026
Food & Drink
FamilyMart's Giant All-Star Festival (June 2026): 14 Supersized Konbini Treats, from 2.5x Taberu Bokujo Milk to LL Coffee
Jun 7, 2026
Know-How
Surviving Japan’s Summer Heat (2026): Beat the Heat, Avoid Heatstroke & Where to Buy Cooling Gear
Jun 5, 2026
Food & Drink
7-Eleven Japan’s Smoothies Are Half-Price on June 10, 2026: How to Buy One on Smoothie Day
Jun 4, 2026
Know-How
Best Japanese Sunscreens in 2026: What to Buy, Where to Find Them, and How to Shop Tax-Free
Jun 3, 2026
Places
Kamakura Hydrangeas 2026: A Guide to Meigetsuin, Hasedera & How to Beat the Crowds
Jun 2, 2026
Places
6 Best Hydrangea Spots in Tokyo | 2026 Bloom Dates & Festival Guid
May 26, 2026
Know-How
What to Wear in Japan in June: Your Complete Guide to Dressing for Rainy Season
May 23, 2026
Places
Tokyo's Firefly Magic: 5 Places to Catch Hotaru in the City This Early Summer (2026)
May 20, 2026
Food & Drink