Seasons and timing

All guides: 3

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Autumn Leaves Season in Japan | Maple Red-Leaf Dates, Ginkgo Yellow-Leaf Dates and Leaf-Fall Dates Compared by Location Using Japan Meteorological Agency Normals (15 Locations Including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Sapporo), 2025 Observation Dates and How to Check the 2026 Observation Dates

This article compares the autumn leaves season in Japan by location, using observations by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). For 15 locations including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Sapporo, tables show the normals (averages for 1991 to 2020) of the maple red-leaf date, the ginkgo yellow-leaf date and the leaf-fall dates, together with the 2025 observation dates. It also explains what the JMA's "red-leaf date" means, and the official pages where you can see the 2026 observation dates and forecasts.

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Japan Winter Weather and Temperatures | December, January and February Normals by Location (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo, Kawaguchiko, Naha in Okinawa), Days with Snow or Sleet and Sunset Times

Compare winter (December to February) temperatures and snow in Japanese cities using the normals (averages for 1991 to 2020) of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Monthly tables show the average high and average low and days with snow or sleet for Sapporo, Nagano, Kawaguchiko, Kanazawa, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka and Naha, and the article also explains total snowfall depth and sunset times calculated by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ).

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Japan Public Holidays 2027 and Busy Periods | New Year, Golden Week, Obon, 3-Day Weekends, Shinkansen Busy Seasons and All-Reserved Nozomi

Japan has 17 national holidays and substitute holidays in 2027. Based on official information, this article covers the 2027 holiday list published by the Cabinet Office, the 6-day New Year break and the 5-day break from May 1 to 5, the dates of 3-day weekends, JR's peak season and busy season when reserved-seat charges go up, the all-reserved Nozomi from December 25, 2026 to January 5, 2027, and New Year closures of government offices and banks.