Summer
5 Places to Visit in Japan When it’s Too Hot in Summer
From Nagano, Gifu, Aomori and more, here is a list of some of the best spots in Japan to visit in summer.
By Matthew Coslett 4 min read
Splash Into Summer with The Best Waterslides in Japan
With the summers only getting hotter, here is a cool list of our favorite parks with waterslides.
Heat Stroke in Japan: What to Do and How to Avoid It
Heat stroke is a real danger in Japan’s hot summers. Here’s how to avoid it, and what to do if you get it.
Surf, Sun and Save: Discounts for Kanagawa Beaches in Japan
Here are 5 fantastic bargain beach trips from Tokyo that you can visit without breaking the bank.
5 Summer Foods to Cool Off in Japan
Chill out with these cooling summer dishes in Japan’s intense summer heat.
Thrills and Spills: 5 Great Roller Coasters in Japan
Gaijinpot goes on a special tour of Japan taking in the most ridiculous roller coasters found here.
Sunscreen Products, Tips and Words in Japan
A breakdown of trending sunscreens in Japan
4 Fukui Destinations for Summer in Japan
Discover rural and scenic Japan this summer in Fukui.
Japanese Recipe Adventures: Hiyashi Chuka
Japanese summer got you hot and bothered? Cool off with this ice-cold noodle dish.
Tweet of the Week #147: Parents Take Off Work to Tackle Unfinished Summer Homework
Why do Japanese parents do their kid's school assignments?
Kids’ Summer Homework in Japan: With Friends Like These
For better or worse, summer-long school assignments have been a family affair in Japan for longer than you might think.
Tweet of the Week #145: Cucumbers and Eggplants Ride for Ancestors Spirits
What do horses and cows have to do with Obon?
