How to Survive Summer in Japan 2024 | 7 Things to Know before Traveling to Japan

hi I'm M from Tokyo in this video I will show you how to survive the humid hot summer in Japan in Japan the temperature can be extremely hot with height exceeding 41 C plus the humidity can be as high as 90% making the temperature feel much higher than it is let's take a look at how to spend a pleasant and comfortable summer in Japan number one weather and climate summer in Japan is extremely hot from June to September June and early July is the rainy season with frequent rainfall this rainy season is a climate phenomenal throughout Japan and can last a long time especially in Western Japan and the Southwest Islands when the rainy season ends summer begins in arnish with temperature and humidity reaching their peak in July and August average temperature are around 35 C and extremely hot days are frequent as report at the beginning summer in Japan is characterized by extremely high humidity and muggy weather during this time of year more and more people are taken to the hospital by ambulance due to heat stroke Yes actually that includes me it's a embarrassing story but about 10 years ago I suffered heat stroke indoors and was rushed to the hospital by ambulance since then I've been trying to drink water frequently and turn on the AC at indoors summer nights are really ly cool but tropical nights often persist in arborn areas this is because tall buildings are packed close together and the heat they absorb during the day doesn't escape at night as a result the temperature stays High when visiting cities it's a good idea to rest in the air conditioned rooms at night number two cloes and belongings lightweight breath aable clothing is recommended for summer in Japan summer is hot and humid so I personally prefer short sleeves and shorts many Japanese women are concerned about Sunburn and UltraViolet rids so some wear lightweight long sleeves and long pants even when it is hot and humid as for what to bring a hat sunglasses parasol sunscreen and a drink are essential parasaurs are widely used to avoid ultraviolet RS in the sun especially by women I'm trying to use a parel except when I'm on a photo shoot or tour additionally I've noticed that many people in Japan now carry handly fans like this they are easy to carry and useful for long outings number three Transportation during the summer month do not force yourself to walk take a cab instead trains are another convenient means of transportation but in Tokyo Osaka and Kyoto the summer humidity and crowds make it even hotter CS are convenient for short distance just a few minutes drive when it is good to enjoy sing in the City especially in summer don't overdo it take a cap when needed in Tokyo and Osaka you can catch a cap by raising your hand or you can use a taxi dispatch app such as Uber during the summer vacation period known as oong in mid August transportation and tourist attractions become extremely crowded trains buses and highways become very congested as many people travel or return home those planning to travel to Japan by sh conent between August 9 and August 18th should be especially careful if you plan to travel around Tokyo Osaka or kodo be sure to make advanced reservation throughout smart ex number four accident various accidents have happened during the summer and some were fatal the first type of accident is caused by heat stroke in 2023 nearly 100,000 people were transported by ambulance due to heat stroke when I went to Kyoto and Osaka last July to shoot a video the temperature outside was about 35° C it was hard to even stand up I remember that after walking for about 10 minutes I couldn't stop sweating and started to feel the Z if that happens move to the shade of a tree or take a break immediately second there are accident due to water hazard in 2022 there were 1,600 water releas related accidents and about half of those or more than 700 people died or went missing if you're thinking of going to the beach be sure to swim in designated swimming areas a blue flag indicates that swimming is allowed while a red flag indicates that swimming is prohibited third there have been incidents of food poisoning in September 2023 more than 500 people complained of diarrhea vomiting and other symptoms after here eating a very popular lunch boox the ca is believed to be that some of the ingredients used in the lunch boxes were not properly stored allowing bacteria to grow an order was issued to temporarily suspended operation but those box launches have now resumed sales the risk of food poisoning increases if you leave your own purchased items in your backpack or bag try to put purchased items in the refrigerator as soon as possible number five food here I'd like to introduce some Japanese foods that I usually eat in summer first up watermelon is a summer fruit perfect for the hot season because of its refreshing sweetness and high water content watermelons are usually purchased at the supermarket and the traditional game of watermelon spitting is also enjoyed at the summer tradition next up it's chilled Chinese noodles chilled Chinese noodles topped with various ingredients and sauce is a CL classic summer dish common ingredients include ham cucumber egg tomato Etc and it is characterized by its light and refreshing flavor the third one is Salon Salon is a th white dried noodle that is usually dipped in mint to you and eating with condiments such as green onion and ginger it is easy to eat even when you have a little appetite due to the summer heat lastly i' like to introduce Bry tea Bry tea also known as mie is a traditional Japanese caffeine free drink made by boiling roasted B it is often drunk cold on hot summer days and has a refreshing taste these foods and drinks are available at convenient stores making them very convenient by all means let's survive the intense heat in Japan number six tourist attractions for summer don't worry about the heat however if you spend the entire day outside you will get Summer fatigue so it is recommended that you plan an itenary that incorporates indoor spots while keeping the outside spots you must visit in mind theme loveb which you may already know is a classic indoor spot that you should keep in mind additionally there is joy poish and indoor theme park in Oda Joy po has many rights that their collaborations with popular anime making it a must SE for anime lovers also in Tokyo Thea underground mall features Tokyo Ramen Street and character Street where anime goods are available in Osaka aeno harukas and Osaka Castle are indoor spots for fun in Kyoto on the other hand many famous tourist attractions are located outside so you can either take a break under a Shady Tree between moves or at the cafe there are many stylish cafes especially in Kyoto so it is fun to visit them in the next section I will show you the fireworks and festivals where you can experience many pool stores which can only be experienced in summer number seven Summer Festival summer in Japan is a time of many events fireworks festivals are held all over the country and people can be seen enjoy themselves in traditional Customs called yucata one of the most famous in Tokyo is the SMA River fireworks festival where you can enjoy the country's largest fireworks display of 2,000 shots that Adorn the night sky in summer this year's event is scheduled for for July 27 and both paid and free seats are available since the paid seats are already sold out those who go this year will only be able to join the free seats there are two venues the nearest stations to the first venue are a sua station and Tokyo Sky Tree station the nearest stations to the second venue are kuroku and asakusabashi in Kyoto the gon Festival one of the three major festivals in Japan is held every July for for one month kyodo is often associated with temples but the gon Festival is one of the biggest summer festivals and the must sea attraction in addition to the gorgeous yabok parade and traditional Shinto rituals the gon Festival is one of the most exciting nightlife festivals in mid July on the most exciting night in mid July hundreds of food STS are set up in and around gon K downtown area in summary summer in Japan is char by hot and humid weather a rainy season typhoon and other natural phenomenal requiring cool clothing and useful personal belongings summer festivals firework displays and other events are also plentiful be sure to pay attention to Summer traffic and crowds to ensure a comfortable State I've already done Private Tours myself and we will also start group tours in July if you're interested please sign up from the website below don't forget to subscribe to my channel and like button thanks for watching see you at the next video [Music]

Channel: MegLog Trip from TOKYO

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Length: 10min 12sec (612 seconds)

Published: Sat Jun 29 2024