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
With the summers only getting hotter, here is a cool list of our favorite parks with waterslides.
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.
Here are 5 fantastic bargain beach trips from Tokyo that you can visit without breaking the bank.
Chill out with these cooling summer dishes in Japan’s intense summer heat.
Gaijinpot goes on a special tour of Japan taking in the most ridiculous roller coasters found here.
A breakdown of trending sunscreens in Japan
Discover rural and scenic Japan this summer in Fukui.
Japanese summer got you hot and bothered? Cool off with this ice-cold noodle dish.
Why do Japanese parents do their kid's school assignments?
For better or worse, summer-long school assignments have been a family affair in Japan for longer than you might think.
What do horses and cows have to do with Obon?