Obon festival (honoring ancestral spirits), the Awa Odori dance festival in Tokushima, and escaping the heat by traveling to the cooler northern prefecture of Hokkaido. September (Nagatsuki) – Late Summer to Early Autumn
The entire month of July centers around Kyoto's Gion Matsuri , one of Japan's big three festivals, culminating in massive float parades. In the north, July is the peak time to view the rolling purple lavender fields of Furano in Hokkaido. July 1st also marks the official opening of the Mt. Fuji climbing season. August: Fireworks and Ancestral Dances japanese seasons months top
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