Climate

Spring (March-May)

The cold of winter abates, a warm wind blows from the south, and the school and working year starts on April 1^st, coinciding with this season.

Summer (June-August)

With the exception of Hokkaido (the northern tip of Japan), the country is visited by they tsuyu rainy season in June to July. But when it ends, summer comes on in full force, and the heat and humidity can be tremendous. Schools and companies have their summer breaks.

Autumn (September-November)

The heat and humidity of summer lingers on into autumn, when typhoons (basically hurricanes) start to strike, especially in western Japan. This combined with heavy rains makes the climate unstable, but once it passes, the sight of autumn leaves and fruits opens up the harvest season.

Winter (December-February)

Winter in Japan is cold, with northern and central Japan receiving heavy blankets of snow.

Information provided by:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan

2002