Five Things to Know About Watching Baseball in Japan
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September through November is autumn in Japan, and the weather is cool, with typhoon season reaches its peak in August and September. Typhoons usually hit the coasts of Okinawa, Kyushu and Shikoku and cause strong rain and wind in large parts of Japan for several days. Luckily, typhoons are often followed by perfectly clear weather. In Tokyo autumn starts with lows of 21°C (70°F) and highs of 28°C (82°F), and by the end temperatures are in the 10-17 °C (50°- 63°F) range. In Sapporo, autumn temperatures reach highs of 22°C (72°F), but by the end of the season they will fall between 2-8°C (36 – 46°F). Few places do autumn quite like Japan, famed for its breathtaking autumn colors when the leaves on the trees start to change. Maple and ginkgo trees are among the finest for viewing leaves of mustardy yellow ochre and vibrant red, painting entire hillsides. Falling temperatures start in Hokkaido during October, and the warm colors gently ease south through to central Japan. Diving season comes to an end in Okinawa, but nonetheless people flock here for the warm temperatures and calm beautiful beaches.
April/October
Autumn and spring are welcomed in the Takayama area outside of Nagoya at what is considered one of the most beautiful festivals in Japan – the Takayama Festival. During October and April spectators enjoy significant cultural displays of motifs and lanterns at the Hachiman Matsuri and Sakurayama Hachiman Shrines.
Location Takayama (Nagoya), Japan
October
Celebrating the rich harvest of October, the Autumn Festival of Kushida Shrine is 1,200 years old. Children parade about the streets in traditional, ritual costumes performing different cultural dances. With beauty contests, live bands and a bustling market, there’s plenty to see at Hakata’s favorite festival.
Location Fukoaka, Japan
October
Held annually in October for the last 370 years, the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival celebrates a fusion of Dutch and Chinese cultures within Japan. Incorporating traditional Japanese dances, Chinese dragon dances, elaborate floats and many cultural performances, the three-day festival is a celebration of harmonious cultures.
Location Nagasaki, Japan
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