The Tokyo Traveler

Summer in Tokyo – Festivals, Fireworks & So Much More was featured in the July Carnival of Travelers hosted by Mary Jo at Fly Away Cafe.  A lot of great summer themed posts are featured and are worth a read.
Hokkaido, where the Group of Eight summit was held in Toyako, is known for its hot springs, ski resorts, seafood and magnificent scenery.  The Japan Times has a great article on the history of this area,  a one and a half hour flight or an overnight train ride from Tokyo, in its article titled “Japan’s last frontier took time to …read more

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Summer in Japan is well known for it’s heat and humidity but it is also time to dust of your yukata (summer kimono) and head out to a festival or to your local park for a bento picnic. You can also catch some great hanabi (fireworks) shows or head out to a baseball game.
Many festivals are held throughout the year and you can attend one on almost any weekend during the summer months. The Japan Times provides a Monthly Guide to Festivals in Japan which is a great resource for visitors and residents alike. Attending a …read more

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This years summer solstice will be on June 20th in the Northern Hemisphere.  When I asked “What do YOU want to know about Tokyo?”, Chandra from The Boston Traveler asked me to share some “incredibly beautiful” Kanji, the characters used in the Japanese Language.  Your wish is my command, Chandra! 
In honor of the summer solstice here the Kanji for summer or natsu:.   
The three hallmarks of summer in Japan are the yukata (summer kimono), furin (wind chimes), and hanabi (fireworks). 
Check out some more beautiful interpretations of the natsu kanji and others at Kanju-4u.
Photo Credit:  Flickr, Natsu

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