Kanto
(関東, Kantō)
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The Kanto (関東, Kantō, literally "east of the border") is Japan's largest plain and very densely populated. The large metropolises of Tokyo and Yokohama are located in the Kanto Region which consists of seven prefectures. Inhabited by about 40 million people, or a third of the nation's population, the Kanto Region is the political and economic center of the country.
Seasons
Seasons | Month | Temperature |
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Spring | March - May | between 13.4°C-23.3°C, starts to rain more frequently |
Summer | June - August | around 26.3°C - 30.9°C, rain will happen often at June, while temperature increases in August |
Autumn | September - November | around 27.3°C-16.9°C |
Winter | December - February | around 10°C-12.8°C, may reach 2.7°C |
Weather
Warmest: August (25.1°C-30.9°C)
Coldest: January (2.7°C-10°C)
Most rainy month: June (average 11.4)
Least rainy month: December (average 4.1)
Temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft)
Chubu
(中部地方, Chūbu Chihō)
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The Chubu Region (中部地方, Chūbu Chihō, literally "central part") consists of nine prefectures and is located in the center of Japan's largest island Honshu. It it the site of many of Japan's tallest mountains, inlcuding Mount Fuji and the Japan Alps.
Seasons
Seasons | Month | Temperature |
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Spring | March - May | between 14.2°C-24.8°C |
Summer | June - August | around 27.4°C - 33.5°C |
Autumn | September - November | around 16.8°C-28.2°C |
Winter | December - February | around 9.2°C-12°C, may reach 2.7°C |
Weather
Warmest: August (24.3 ℃-33.5 ℃)
Coldest: January (1°C- 9.2 ℃)
Most rainy month: July (average 12.1)
Least rainy month: January (average 5.3)
Kansai
(近畿地方, Kinki Chihō)
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The Kinki Region (近畿地方, Kinki Chihō), also commonly known as Kansai (関西, literally "west of the border") encompasses the Osaka Plain and consists of seven prefectures. It used to be the political and cultural center of Japan for many centuries and includes the cities of Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe.
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Food destination
1. akashiyaki
2. kaiseki ryori
3. Ise udon
4. Kakinoha zushi
5. Takoyaki
6. Shiga
7. Saba-no-narezushi
Places to stay
1. live japan
2. Airport stay
Where to go
1. Kyoto
2. Osaka
3. Nara
4. Hyogo
5. Shiga
6. Wakayama
7. Mie
Seasons
Seasons | Month | Temperature |
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Spring | March - May | between 10.1℃-21°C, enjoy the cherry blossom season |
Summer | June - August | around 23.6°C - 29.2°C, weather changes continuously during the annual rainy season |
Autumn | September - November | around 13.5°C-26.4°C, should be wary of fall typhoon |
Winter | December - February | around 5.8°C-8.6°C, may reach -0.9°C |
Weather
Warmest: August (38.6 ℃)
Coldest: January and February (-0.9℃)