{"id":94527,"date":"2022-07-26T03:06:15","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T18:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=94527"},"modified":"2024-11-25T22:19:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T13:19:41","slug":"seasons-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/seasons-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasons in Japan: What are they and when is the best time to visit Japan?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What is the climate like in Japan? What temperatures should you expect when traveling in different seasons? And what is the best time of the year to visit the Land of the Rising Sun? Today we bring you a short guide to navigating the <strong>different seasons of Japan <\/strong>and<strong> when the best time to visit.<\/strong> In Japan, each season is unique and has well-defined characteristics that will give you a fresh perspective of the country&#8217;s various charms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc  is-style-outline htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#different-climates-in-japan\">What are the different climates in Japan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#What-are-the-four-seasons-in-Japan\">What are the four seasons in Japan?<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#Spring-in-Japan\">Spring in Japan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#Summer-in-Japan\">Summer in Japan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#Autumn-in-Japan\">Autumn in Japan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#Winter-in-Japan\">Winter in Japan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#What-are-the-microseasons-in-the-old-Japanese-calendar\">What are the microseasons in the old Japanese calendar?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"different-climates-in-japan\">What are the different climates in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The climate in Japan<strong> varies according to the area<\/strong>, so in addition to seasonal differences, we also have to consider the country&#8217;s range of latitudes. The Japanese archipelago spans more than 3,000 km latitudinally, so the temperature fluctuates significantly between the northern and southern regions located in different climate zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The northern region of <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/destinations\/hokkaido\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Hokkaido<\/a> is in a subarctic climatic zone (often influenced by Siberian winds), characterized by particularly harsh winters and sustained snowfall. On the other hand, regions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/destinations\/kyushu\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Kyushu<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/destinations\/okinawa\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Okinawa<\/a> are in a subtropical zone, marked by a warm climate, mild winters, and scattered rainfall. Finally, the central part of the country has a temperate climate.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/25140932\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bridge surrounded by the autumn foliage in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-102074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/25140932\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/25140932\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-2-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/25140932\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/25140932\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/25140932\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/25140932\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Autumn in Kyoto is one of the best seasons to travel, with fall&#8217;s mild weather being ideal for admiring the foliage. Photo: <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/it-it\/@ryutaro\/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Ryutaro Tsukata<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-are-the-four-seasons-in-Japan\">What are the four seasons in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we&#8217;ve just seen, the Japanese climate produces rather diverse seasons, with cold winters, hot, humid summers, and two intermediate phases marked by mild weather. So while certain times of the year may make traveling a bit more challenging, each season allows you to take in different aspects of this beautiful country.<\/p>\n\n\n[the_ad id=&#8221;99896&#8243;]\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Spring-in-Japan\">Spring in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most loved season is undoubtedly <strong>spring<\/strong>,<strong> one of the best times to visit Japan<\/strong>. With spring comes the start of Japanese school and the fiscal year, a new beginning marked by the <strong>blossoming of the cherry trees<\/strong>. The phenomenon usually occurs between mid-March and early April (but these dates vary depending on the area), when many Japanese <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/hanami-etiquette-cherry-blossoms-japan\/\" class=\"ek-link\">gather under the blooming trees for <em>hanami<\/em><\/a>, spreading picnics where participants enjoy the sakura blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, this time of the year has<strong> weather ideal for traveling<\/strong>. Despite the fluctuating temperatures, it&#8217;s never too cold or too hot. Spring is also comparatively less rainy than other seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220232\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-8-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"People doing hanami under the cherry blossoms during spring in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-94530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220232\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-8-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220232\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-8-500x332.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220232\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220232\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-8-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220232\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-8-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220232\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-8.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spring in Japan means <em>hanami<\/em>, where participants spread picnics in the shade of cherry trees, admire the spectacular sakura blossoms, and eat and drink with friends. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/clementine\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Cl\u00e9mentine Cintr\u00e9<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Summer-in-Japan\">Summer in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From mid-June to mid-July is the <strong>rainy season<\/strong>, a period characterized by frequent rainfall that slowly leads into summer. <strong>Summer in Japan<\/strong> comes with hot and muggy weather, with high humidity levels (with peaks of 95%) that can undoubtedly discourage some visitors. It would be best if you also kept in mind that this is the rainiest season of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"94532\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220539\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-3-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"people crossing street in a rainy night in Shinjuku, Japan\" class=\"wp-image-94532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220539\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220539\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-3-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220539\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-3-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220539\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-3.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"94531\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220540\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-11-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A rainy street at night in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-94531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220540\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-11-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220540\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-11-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220540\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-11-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23220540\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-11.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">If you&#8217;re traveling to Japan during the summer, there&#8217;s a high chance you&#8217;ll run into one of the frequent seasonal typhoons. Photos: Left: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@eva-bronzini\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Eva Bronzini<\/a> and Right: <a aria-label=\"Aleksandar Pasaric (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/it-it\/@apasaric\/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Aleksandar Pasaric<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is the most ambitious time of the year to visit the country, not only because of the sweltering heat but also because of the <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/typhoons-japan-guide\/\" class=\"ek-link\">frequent typhoons<\/a>, which occur primarily between August and September. However, this season is also great to attend some fantastic <em>matsuri<\/em> summer festivals. With their vibrant colors, traditional dances, and street food stalls, these Japanese festivals make summer a delightful time to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23221826\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-5-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"People wearing yukata at a summer matsuri in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-94533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23221826\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23221826\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23221826\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23221826\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-5-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23221826\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23221826\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-5.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A visit to one of Japan&#8217;s summer <em>matsuri<\/em> is the perfect occasion to don your yukata and indulge in street food. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/dagmara\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Dagmara Korecka<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Autumn-in-Japan\">Autumn in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Autumn <\/strong>is another beautiful time to visit Japan, thanks to its mild weather and relatively stable temperatures of around 15\u00b0C. I<strong>n November, <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/fall-colors-best-autumn-leaves-destinations-japan\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Japan becomes tinged with the beautiful colors of fall<\/a><\/strong>. This is the ideal time to admire foliage in all its nuances, from the golden yellow of ginkgo Biloba trees to the fiery red of maples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"94535\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23222006\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-6-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"People standing on a bridge surrounded by the autumn leaves in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-94535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23222006\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-6-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23222006\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-6-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23222006\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-6-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23222006\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-6.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/lucia\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Lucia Tsujiguchi<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"94534\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23222006\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-9.jpg\" alt=\"An avenue lined by yellow gingko trees in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-94534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23222006\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-9.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23222006\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-9-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23222006\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-9-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23222006\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-9-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/ariel\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Ariel Lee<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Autumn is a beautiful time of year to visit Japan, from the firey red Momiji in Kyoto to the golden Ginkgo trees in Tokyo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Winter-in-Japan\">Winter in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter in Japan begins from <strong>about the end of November<\/strong>, slowly making its way from the northeast to the country&#8217;s southwest. <strong>Average temperatures range from 2\u00b0C to 10\u00b0C<\/strong>, and the weather is dry with frequent beautiful, clear sunny days, making it an excellent time to travel, especially in central areas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23222135\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-7.jpeg\" alt=\"Food stalls on a snowy night in Hokkaido\" class=\"wp-image-94536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23222135\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-7.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23222135\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-7-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23222135\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-7-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/23222135\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-7-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Winter in Hokkaido is particularly atmospheric. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/joachim\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Joachim Ducos<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Of course, in the northern alpine regions and <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/christmas-hokkaido\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Hokkaido<\/a>, the situation is slightly different \u2014 temperatures drop several degrees below zero, and heavy snowfalls are relatively common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-are-the-microseasons-in-the-old-Japanese-calendar\">What are the microseasons in the old Japanese calendar?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Japan, the passing of seasons is significant both from a climatic point of view and culturally. As you travel around the country, you&#8217;ll notice<strong> the importance of seasonal changes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This originates in the old days of agricultural Japan when people had to pay close attention to the seasons and the slightest climatic change. This awareness is still noticeable today in many aspects of daily life, such as in Japanese cuisine and the abundance of dishes deeply connected to its ingredients&#8217; seasonality, product packaging, and even advertising. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27214239\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-4-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"A girl wearing a kimono stands on a bridge surrounded by trees in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-94547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27214239\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-4-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27214239\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-4-500x281.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27214239\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-4-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27214239\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-4.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Many things in Japan are linked to the seasons, including the colors and patterns of kimonos. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toddfong\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Todd Fong<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Under the ancient agricultural calendar, linked to lunar and solar movements, Japan&#8217;s seasons are not just four but many more, each denoting a particular time in nature&#8217;s cycle. In fact, according to the old calendar, the year is divided into 24 parts (\u7bc0\u6c17 <em>sekki<\/em>), also called &#8220;solar terms,&#8221; which signify the progression of time and the seasons. Back in the day, this allowed people to know how far along the season they were at any time. Thus, while many western cultures are mostly familiar with four basic positions of the sun \u2014 specifically the <strong>equinoxes<\/strong> and <strong>solstices<\/strong> marking the beginning of the four seasons \u2014 Japan and China acknowledge <strong>a series of more frequent astronomical events, following one another every 15 days<\/strong> with 24 well-defined seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27215247\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-10.jpg\" alt=\"A person holding an umbrella stands under the pink blossoms in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-94548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27215247\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27215247\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-10-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27215247\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-10-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Attention to seasonal changes is part of Japanese culture. Photo: <a aria-label=\"Susann Schuster (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@susannschuster?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Susann Schuster<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Moreover, each <em>sekki<\/em> is further divided into three other phases, succeeding each other approximately every five days, giving rise to a calendar of 72 micro-seasons. All are very short and fully describe the delicate and almost imperceptible changes in nature constantly occurring around us. This kind of structure allowed the Japanese to appreciate the main features of the four seasons and those tiny transformations accompanying each season&#8217;s passing throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27215706\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27215706\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27215706\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-1-500x244.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27215706\/voyapon-climate-in-japan-1-150x73.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Japan&#8217;s 72 micro-seasons even have a dedicated app with illustrations and anecdotes. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kurashikata.com\/72seasons\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Utsukushii Kurashikata Institute (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Utsukushii Kurashikata Institute<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Perhaps not everyone knows that <strong>Japan&#8217;s 72 micro-seasons also have a dedicated app<\/strong>, allowing you to experience the fascinating world of Japan&#8217;s traditional calendar firsthand. The <strong>72 Seasons<\/strong> app, for Android and iOS, is by the <em>Utsukushii Kurashikata Institute <\/em>(Beautiful Living Research Lab), which has collected materials related to the ancient calendar, such as illustrations, <em>haiku<\/em>, and photos. The app introduces a series of trivia related to the small changes in nature while providing a complete calendar, including the 72 seasons and one for each <em>sekki<\/em>. 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