Expect mostly clear to cloudy skies across the country, with occasional showers in the north and midweek rainfall possible in central and southern areas. Temperatures stay warm in the north and remain hot and humid across central and southern Japan — summer isn’t over yet!

According to the latest forecasts, there are no typhoons expected to affect mainland Japan this week.

Japan's typhoon season runs from May through October, with most activity from July to September. During a typhoon, transit delays and cancellations can be expected. Be sure to stay updated on the latest weather and flight information. For real-time updates on railways and airports, visit LIVE JAPAN's transport information page.

August is considered the height of Japan’s summer festival season, when the country bursts into color and sound. Nearly every region holds its own celebration, ranging from small neighborhood Bon-odori dances to massive, city-wide spectacles, like the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri.

In Tokyo, you might catch the Asakusa Samba Carnival, a fun parade blending Japanese flair with Brazilian rhythms. In eastern Japan, the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival in Niigata Prefecture is one of the largest in the country, lighting up the night sky with thousands of spectacular bursts. Kyoto hosts the Daimonji Gozan Okuribi on August 16, where giant bonfires shaped like Chinese characters are lit on surrounding mountains to send ancestral spirits back to the afterlife.

At many of the summer festivals, expect to see elaborately decorated floats, yukata-clad dancers moving in unison to folk songs, and food stalls offering a variety of summer street foods.

Especially for first-time visitors, viewing (and even joining) a local festival isn’t just a fun activity; it’s a great chance to connect with Japan on a different level and make a lasting memory.

Tokyo will stay hot and mostly sunny, with highs around 34–36°C (93–97°F) and lows around 25–27°C (77–81°F). Clouds may roll in midweek, bringing a slight chance of rain, but overall, the weather should be favorable for sightseeing.

Expect mild temperatures (low to mid-20s°C / 68–77°F), with cloudy skies and frequent rain showers, especially early in the week. Some sunshine is likely toward the weekend.

A warm and relatively stable week in Sendai, with daytime highs in the low to mid-30s°C (86–91°F). Skies will be partly cloudy with occasional sun, and only a slight chance of rain.

Expect a hot and humid week in Osaka, with highs around 36–37°C (97–99°F) and lows around 27–28°C (81–82°F). The forecast calls for mostly dry, partly cloudy skies with just a chance of showers early on.

Fukuoka will see mostly clear skies with occasional clouds. Temperatures will stay consistently warm, making it a good week for outdoor activities. Rain chances remain low.

Early in the week may bring rain, but conditions should become drier and more stable by the weekend. Temperatures will stay steady in the low to mid-30s°C (86–91°F), with high humidity.

The forecast was AI-generated and then human-edited. Source for forecast and images: Japan Meteorological Agency website (www.jma.go.jp)

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