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From winter illuminations and snowy weather to uniquely Japanese Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations, December is the most wonderful time of the year.

October is quickly becoming one of the most popular months to visit Japan thanks to its temperate weather, outdoor activities, festivals and, of course, Halloween.

Bringing together the best of Summer and Autumn in a single month, and with plenty to see and do, September is definitely one of the best times to visit Japan.

One of the 3 most beautiful views in Japan, Amanohashidate is a pine covered sandbar in the northern coastal part of Kyoto Prefecture.

August in Japan is hot, hot, hot - but don’t let the heat put you off, as it’s also one of the most beautiful, spectacular, and fun times of year to visit.

From festivals to fireworks, summer in Japan is a wonderful time to visit this beautiful country, especially if you love having fun outdoors.

Known as one of Japan’s premier alpine resorts, Hakuba offers winter skiing, snowboarding, and hot springs, with mountain trails, lakes, and more, in the summer.

As the snow melts, the white expanses begin to reveal a gentler view. In the Biei-Furano area, that means flowers–and plenty of them. Everywhere you look, lavender, poppies, lilies and sunflowers are in bloom.

Fireworks are more than a spectacular light show in Japan. The art of Hanabi dates back centuries and today, firework festivals are a major attraction.

While hanami, or ‘flower gazing’, typically refers to Japan’s famous cherry blossoms, the country has much more to offer flower lovers all year round.