Welcome July..
Minna.. how are you today? O genki desu ka? If You're Moslem like me, I want to say "Happy Fasting, Less Anger More Kidness". (◕‿◕✿)
I think it's a long time since I did not post anything anymore and also didn't write a diary since my last post.
Gomen ... (◜௰◝)
I'm still busy with my real world, hehe
But don't worry, this time I wanted to post something again about 12 things to do in japan in july.
Okay lets go ..
Most of July is solidly in the rainy season. The good news is that the rainy season is over in Okinawa and Southern Kyushu. This is a great time to visit Japan's southern islands.
On average, the rainy season ends around July 20th in the Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto areas. School children get out for summer vacation at the end of July. Beaches open and the summer festival season starts to gain momentum. The excitement that comes with the start of summer hangs in the air.
1. Gion Matsuri
July 1 to July 29, Kyoto
The Gion Matsuri is a long, elaborate festival in Kyoto that occupies the entire month of July. The peak is the Yamaboko Junko (float parade) on July 17th and July 24th. The floats can weight over 12,000 kilograms. They're quite a sight.
2. Fuji Rock Festival
July 24 to July 26, Niigata
A legendary music festival that attracts top international artists and 100,000 fans for three days of music and camping.
3. Sumidagawa Fireworks
July 25, Tokyo
The world's oldest fireworks show in the historic Asakusa district of Tokyo.
4. Beach Season
July 18 to August 31
Japan has reasonably good beaches. The beach season, Instant confirmation varies from prefecture to prefecture and even by town. In most of the country, the beaches are open for the six weeks of school summer holidays.
5. Tenjin Matsuri
July 24 to July 25, Osaka
Osaka's biggest summer festival featuring fireworks, mikoshi, geisha, river boat bonfires and a parade of 3,000 people in the 8th century Imperial court costumes.
6. Hakata Gion Yamakasa
July 10 to July 15, Fukuoka
A five day festival that builds up to an early morning race of heavy floats through the streets of Fukuoka. Teams from seven districts of the city complete. Practically everyone in town Attends, around 1 million people in total.
7. Tanabata Festival
July 7, Multiple Regions of Japan
Tanabata is a festival of star crossed lovers that is celebrated by writing wishes on long colorful strips of paper and hanging them from bamboo branches. Tanabata festivals are held all over Japan. Some regions celebrate it in August.
8. Mount Fuji Climbing Season
Early July to Mid September, Mount Fuji
The Mount Fuji climbing season begins in July. The opening date varies by year Depending on the weather. Climbing Mount Fuji is somewhat challenging and some people experience altitude sickness. The trails, facilities and peak can be surprisingly crowded. Nevertheless, it's usually a memorable experience that instils a sense of accomplishment.
9. Nagoya Sumo Basho
July 12 to July 26, Nagoya
One of the six Grand Championships of Sumo wrestling. A chance to see the stars of the sport at their most competitive.
10. Obon
July 13 to July 15, Multiple Regions of Japan
Obon is a major Japanese holiday that's amongst the busiest and most expensive times to travel in Japan. It's celebrated with a wide variety of festivals all over the country. Some regions of Japan celebrate Obon in August.
11. Sapporo Summer Festival
July 22 to August 20, Sapporo
A variety of summer events in Sapporo that are packaged into a single festival that lasts a month or more. Events include dances Obon, firefly hunts, fireworks and the local Tanabata Festival. The center of the festival is a large beer garden in Odori Park.
12. Shinjuku Eisa Festival
Late July (unconfirmed), Tokyo
A celebration of the culture and dance of the Okinawan Islands in Tokyo's biggest neighborhood.
How do you thing? Which one that makes you attractive or just give it a try? I hope you enjoy it and keep the spirit and make wonderful memories in this July. Arigatou for reading..
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Source: Japan Talk
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