Winter is just getting started in the\nUnited States by January. The temperatures in Tokyo aren\u2019t all that different.\nThe average low is 35 degrees Fahrenheit while the average high is 50 degrees.\nIt rains about three days a month. The rest of the time, you could get snow,\njust like back at home. Unlike the US, these snow events don\u2019t turn into\nblizzards. In fact, you\u2019re lucky if the snow even sticks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you pack your winter coat,\nsweaters, and thick pants. Don\u2019t forget your gloves, scarf, hat, or earmuffs.\nYou can wear snow boots if you want, but you won\u2019t really need them. Shoes with\ngood traction are a definite must, though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expected Events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

1. Shogatsu:\nShogatsu <\/em>is Japanese New Year. It\u2019s been a tradition in the country from\n1873 onward. Like American New Year\u2019s, shogatsu <\/em>occurs on January 1^{st<\/sup>.\nDon\u2019t be surprised if a lot of businesses shutter their doors through January 3rd<\/sup>\nto celebrate. To get in on the shogatsu <\/em>fun, head to Senso-ji Temple,\nthe Yasukuni-jinja Shrine, or the Meiji-jingu Shrine, as they\u2019re hotspots for\ncelebration.<\/li>}
2. Furusato\nMatsuri Tokyo: The Tokyo Dome will play host to the Furusato Matsuri Tokyo\nfestival from January 10^{th<\/sup> through the 19th<\/sup>, 2020. This\nfood market also features live performances. <\/li>}
3. Daikoku\nMatsuri 2020: From January 25^{th<\/sup> to the 26th<\/sup>, 2020,\nthere\u2019s the Daikoku Matsuri 2020 festival. Worship at a shrine or watch a\nShinto dancer dress as a God of Fortune (one of seven) named Daikokuten. <\/li>}
4. Shimokitazawa\nTengu Festival 2020: The tengu might not be real, but it\u2019ll feel like it on\nJanuary 31^{st<\/sup> through February 2nd<\/sup> during the\nShimokitazawa Tengu Festival. There\u2019s plenty of shopping opportunities and even\na parade!<\/li>}
5. Furusato\nMatsuri Tokyo 2020: The Tokyo Dome hosts the Furusato Matsuri Tokyo 2020 show\nfrom January 10th<\/sup> through the19th<\/sup>. It\u2019s a festival\ndedicated to beer and breweries.  Sounds\nlike a cool time! <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

   February<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

   While lots of people go on vacations to\ntropical locales in February to escape the winter blues, you\u2019d rather spend\nyour month in Tokyo. You\u2019re hoping it will be a little bit less packed because\nit\u2019s considered more of the \u201coff-season.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   Average Weather<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

   By February, winter is still going strong\nin Japan, although the temperatures will begin warming up more than they would\nin many parts of the US. The average low temperature is 36 degrees and the\naverage high is 51 degrees, so it\u2019s quite balmy for February. It will rain\nabout five days of the month. Snow can still fall as well.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

   Expected Events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

   1. Imperial\nPalace Address: Typically taking place on February 2^{nd<\/sup>, the Imperial\nPalace Address is huge a piece of history in Tokyo. The Emperor will make a New\nYear\u2019s address. Try to see it for yourself if you can!<\/li>}
   2. Setsubun\nMamemaki: The Setsubun Mamemaki is also known as the Bean Throwing Festival.\nIt\u2019ll occur on February 3^{rd<\/sup> at the Zojoji Temple. It\u2019s supposed to\nbe a commemorating of the beginning of spring and the end of winter.<\/li>}
   3. World\nValentine Festival: Did you think you could avoid Valentine\u2019s Day in Japan? Not\nso fast. Yoyogi Park is the home of the World Valentine Festival all month long.\nWith lots of music, drinks, and food, you\u2019ll be feeling the love in no time.<\/li>
   4. Chinese\nSpring Festival: For 15 days, participate and celebrate at the Chinese Spring\nFestival. Head to Yokohama\u2019s Chinatown or Chukagai.<\/em> You\u2019ll see dragon\nand lion dances, enjoy music, and maybe even light some firecrackers.<\/li>
   5. Lantern\nFestival: If you\u2019re looking for yet more fun during the Chinese Spring\nFestival, the Lantern Festival is on the 15th<\/sup> day in Yokohama\nChinatown. The party doesn\u2019t have to stop! <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      March<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Right before spring really gets underway,\nMarch is another good month to plan your trip to Tokyo. You have the freedom to\nskip the lines and the crowds. Do keep in mind that the later it gets into the\nmonth, the warmer the temps will be and thus the more tourists that may show\nup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Average Weather<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      With winter just about over, March is pretty\naverage in terms of temperatures. The lows are about 41 degrees and the highs\n56 degrees. That\u2019s not all that different from what you\u2019re used to back in the\nUS, then. It will rain more often though, about eight days. You don\u2019t have to\nworry about snow anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Some days in March can be unseasonably\nwarm, much like what you\u2019re used to back home. To that end, it\u2019s ideal if you\nbring a mix of clothes. You should still have some sweaters and coats, but also\npack a light jacket and some t-shirts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Expected Events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      1. Hanami:\nOh yes, cherry blossom season begins early in Tokyo. Get to Shinjuku Gyoen,\nYoyogi Park, or Ueno Park early to get your best views of the beautiful cherry\nblossoms. If you miss out the pretty pink flowers this month, April is another\ngood month to check out the festivals.<\/li>
      2. Golden\nDragon Dance \u2013 On March 18^{th<\/sup>, 2020, the Golden Dragon Dance will\ntake place at Senso-ji Temple. Also known as the Kinryu no Mai<\/em>, you can\nsee mystical golden dragon costumes commandeered by single-file groups of\npeople. It\u2019s certainly something!<\/li>}
      3. AnimeJapan:\nAnime lovers, rejoice! You may plan your trip to Tokyo in March just to\ncoincide with AnimeJapan. In 2020, this giant convention will take place on March\n21^{st<\/sup>. Make sure you have a really awesome cosplay ready.<\/li>}
      4. Tokyo\nAnime Award Festival: Another great event for anime fans is the Tokyo Anime\nAward Festival from March 13^{th<\/sup> through the 16th<\/sup>, 2020.\nWhile a winner for best show will be declared, this is just a cool chance to\nsee a lot of unique and impressive anime. <\/li>}
      5. Spring\nLove Harukaze Music Festival 2020: Nope, music festivals aren\u2019t just for the\nstates. Yoyogi Park\u2019s Spring Love Harukaze Music Festival is free to attend.\nYou can browse stalls of beer, food, organic coffee, and arts and crafts or\nspend your time at one of two stages. The event takes place from March 28th<\/sup>\nto the 29th<\/sup>, 2020. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

         April<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

         Now that spring has all but sprung, you\u2019ve\nentered one of the two busiest seasons of the year in Tokyo. In fact, the\nspring may be even more crowded than the summer for two reasons. First, there\u2019s\nthe cherry blossom festivals in March and April. Second, there\u2019s a lot of rain\ncoming in the summer that you won\u2019t get (as much of) during spring.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

         Average Weather<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

         Okay, so what kind of weather should you\nexpect in Tokyo during April? It\u2019s starting to feel like spring, alright, with\nthe average low temperature lingering around 50 degrees and the average high a\ncomfortable and warm 66 degrees. April showers still bring May flowers in\nTokyo, with about nine days of rain expected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

         You can leave the winter coats at home\nunless you get cold easily. You do definitely want a hoodie or sweater, as it\u2019s\nstill quite chilly at night. Otherwise, for all your daytime adventures, layer\nup! This way, should you get warm, you can take off some layers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

         Expected Events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

         1. Hanami:\nYes, cherry blossom season is still running wild, at least until the middle of\nthe month. That\u2019s typically when the viewing festivals will end, so make sure\nyou can get to see one before that. All the same parks that I talked about\nbefore would still be the places to be.<\/li>
         2. Kurayami\nMatsuri: If you\u2019re around until the end of the month, on April 30^{th<\/sup>,\n2020, you can check out the Kurayami Matsuri or Darkness Festival. A long-running\nKanto area tradition, the festival runs until May 6th<\/sup>. Make sure you\nget to Okunitama Shrine to check it out.<\/li>}
         3. Tokyo\nPride Parade: Pride is a worldwide thing, or at least it should be. Show yours\nat the Tokyo Pride Parade, which starts April 28^{th<\/sup>, 2020 at Yoyogi\nPark. Over 60 events will occur over the entire week, so there\u2019s no shortage of\nactivities. <\/li>}
         4. Asakusa\nKannon-ura Ichiyo Sakura Festival: On April 13^{th<\/sup>, 2020, make sure\nyou plan for the Asakusa Kannon-ura Ichiyo Sakura Festival. There, you can see\nthe Oiran Dochu procession, which includes costumes and dress that date back to\nthe Edo period. <\/li>}
         5. Earth\nDay Tokyo 2020: Start off the month of April with Earth Day Tokyo. This too is\nat Yoyogi Park. You can learn more about charities and organizations trying to\nchange our world and maybe even donate to a few. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            May<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            As the last month of spring, you can still\nexpect Tokyo to be packed in May. Sure, the cherry blossom festivals are over,\nbut the weather is great. You should see it for yourself, even if it does get\nbusy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Average Weather<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            You couldn\u2019t ask for more perfect weather\nthan what you\u2019ll get in Tokyo during May. The lowest temperatures are 59\ndegrees on average, with the high about 74 degrees. It rains only eight days of\nthe month, give or take. That means plenty of days of abundant sunshine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Just like when packing for April, bring a\njacket for the days or nights where it\u2019s a little cool. Otherwise, t-shirts,\ndresses, and even shorts will suffice for this beautiful month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Expected Events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            1. Sanja\nMatsuri: From May 17^{th<\/sup> to the 19th<\/sup>, 2020, Sanja Matsuri\nwill roll through Tokyo once again. While many of the festivals I\u2019ve talked\nabout so far are very opulent and stunning, none can outsize this one. More\nthan 100 floats will flood the Senso-ji Temple during the festival. <\/li>}
            2. The\nOkinawa Festival: Get into a summery mood at the Okinawa Festival at Yoyogi\nPark (where else?) from May 18^{th<\/sup> through the 19th<\/sup>, 2020.\nThis music festival features Okinawan tunes with a beachy feel that will have\nyou vibing for hours.<\/li>}
            3. Satsuki\nFestival: If you\u2019re ever attended azalea festivals stateside, this is like the\nJapanese equivalent. Beginning on May 29^{th<\/sup> and running through June\n3rd<\/sup>, 2020, the Satsuki Festival at Ueno Park lets you drink in some\nof the loveliest azaleas and other flowers you\u2019ve ever seen.<\/li>}
            4. Spring\nOedo Beer Festival 2020: The name says it all here. At Cinecity Square from May\n13^{th<\/sup> through the 17th<\/sup>, 2020, you can visit Kabukicho to sample\nmore than 200 craft beer varieties.<\/li>}
            5. Laos\nFestival: Get a taste for a different culture during your stay in Tokyo at the\nLaos Festival on May 25th<\/sup>, 2020 at Yoyogi Park. There\u2019s lots of\nmusic, drinks, and food to go around. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

               June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

               The temperatures have begun creeping up in\nTokyo by June, but the summer heat is not yet at its worst. While yes, you will\nhave to contend with plenty of tourists, you\u2019re not fighting the summer rains,\nat least not for the first bit of the month. Plan your outdoor activities this\nmonth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

               Average Weather<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

               June brings with it comfortable weather in\nTokyo. The lows are about 66 degrees while the average highs are 78 degrees.\nLike I said before, you will have to plan for rain as June gets further and\nfurther underway, with about 11 days of it throughout the month. That makes\nJune one of the rainiest months of the entire year in Tokyo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

               All your usual summer garb is fine to\nwear. That said, do make sure you bring a pair of sneakers instead of\nflip-flops or sandals for the wet weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

               Expected Events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

               1. Sanno\nMatsuri: If you are going to be in Tokyo during June 2020, make sure you\nschedule time for the Sanno Matsuri festival. This occurs only every two years,\nso you won\u2019t get another chance to go for a while. As a beloved festival (it\u2019s\namong the top three in the city), up to 500 people are in the Grand Parade\nalone.<\/li>
               2. Japan\nMedia Arts Festival: For a change of pace, check out the Japan Media Arts\nFestival all month long. This event takes place at the National Museum of\nEmerging Science Innovation, which I\u2019d say is worth seeing in its own right.\nThe festival will feature animation, manga, entertainment, and art media, so\nhave at it! <\/li>
               3. Taiwan\nFestival Tokyo 2020: Another monthlong event is the Taiwan Festival Tokyo 2020\nat Ueno Park. Taste all the Taiwanese food you could ever want here, including\nboth savory and sweet dishes. You\u2019ll want to keep coming back all month!<\/li>
               4. Koto\nFireworks Festival: Keep a slot open in your itinerary on June 6^{th<\/sup>,\n2020 for the Koto Fireworks Festival. Hosted at the Arakawa Sunamachi Riverside\nPark, you\u2019ll see 4,000 fireworks that will leave you dazzled.<\/li>}
               5. Fussa\nFirefly Festival: If you don\u2019t mind venturing outside of Tokyo by about an\nhour, there\u2019s the Fussa Firefly Festival in Hotaru for the whole month. This\ntakes place after dark so you can witness the wealth of fireflies (there are\nabout 500 at the festival). Plan for an early arrival at Hotaru Park, as this\nis one popular event. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  July<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  The rainy season continues strong into\nJuly, as does the heat. Not only are you dealing with high temperatures this\nmonth, but lots of humidity as well. It is a rainy month, after all! Due to the\nweather, the tourists may thin out somewhat. Tokyo is certainly a better pick\nin July than an overcrowded beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Average Weather<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                  As I said, you\u2019re still into the rainy\nseason, with about 10 days of rain expected. That\u2019s one day less than June, but\nit\u2019s still enough to put a damper on some outdoor plans. Make sure you have\nbackups for whatever you have on your itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  The temperatures won\u2019t dip any lower than\n73 degrees, which is nice and comfortable. The average high temps are 85\ndegrees, but it can feel much hotter with the humidity. If you\u2019ve ever lived\nthrough a sweltering US summer, you\u2019ll know exactly what I mean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Expected Events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                  1. Sumidagawa\nFireworks Festival: If you\u2019re more used to seeing fireworks in July, the\nSumidagawa Fireworks Festival begins on July 20^{th<\/sup> through the 21st<\/sup>,\n2020. Yoyogi Park will be filled to the brim with people trying to catch the\nspectacle of fireworks. Besides the show, you can also see live capoeira,\ndances, and music. <\/li>}
                  2. Handmade\nin Japan Festival 2020: If you\u2019re a purveyor of all things handmade, then you\nabsolutely cannot miss the Handmade in Japan Festival 2020. Here is one of the\nbiggest showcases of handmade goods, many of which are for sale.<\/li>
                  3. Mitama\nMatsuri: While you think of honoring the dead more around late October or early\nNovember, in Japan, this takes place in July. That\u2019s when the Mitama Matsuri\nevent occurs at Yasukuni Shrine, from July 13^{th<\/sup> to the 16th<\/sup>,\n2020. This honorary event, for war veterans above all else, is something you\nwill certainly want to see.<\/li>}
                  4. Marine\nLantern Festival: As if you need an excuse to venture out to Odaiba Seaside\nPark in the middle of July, that\u2019s when the Marine Lantern Festival happens. It\nwill be held on July 15^{th<\/sup>, 2020. The sight of all those lit lanterns\nat night will fill your heart with wonder!<\/li>}
                  5. Katsushika\nFireworks Festival: If you\u2019re missing Independence Day and don\u2019t want to wait\nuntil the end of July to see some fireworks, the Katsushika Fireworks Festival\nhas them on July 7th<\/sup>, 2020. Just head out to Shibamata Baseball\nField B early to grab a spot! <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                     August<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                     Summer is about over, but it\u2019s going to\nget hot before it ends completely. The high temperatures might dissuade you\nfrom wanting to go to Tokyo in August, but I\u2019d implore you to reconsider. It\u2019s\nless jam-packed than you\u2019d expect. Plus, you get fewer days of rain than you\u2019ve\nhad in months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                     Average Weather<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                     What kind of weather will you have in\nTokyo during August? Like I said, far fewer days of rain, only eight spread\nacross the month on average. The lowest the temperatures will dip is 75\ndegrees, which doesn\u2019t give you much relief. Worse yet is the temps can\nskyrocket to 88 degrees, so maybe try to limit outdoor activities if you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                     Expected Events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                     1. Edogawa\nFireworks Festival: One of your last chances to see some fireworks for the\nsummer is at the Edogawa Fireworks Festival on August 3^{rd<\/sup>, 2020.\nIt\u2019s a great way to cap off the season!<\/li>}
                     2. Marunouchi\nOndo Bon Odori Festival: From August 23^{rd<\/sup> through the 24th<\/sup>,\n2020 at Hibiya Park is the Marunouchi Ondo Bon Odori Festival. With roots\ndating back to 2003, this is one great opportunity to experience authentic Bon\nOdori dancing in person. Plus, it\u2019s held near Hibiya Park\u2019s fountain, so it has\na great backdrop.<\/li>}
                     3. Comiket:\nDo you love comics? Then you must attend Comiket from August 9^{th<\/sup> to\nthe 12th<\/sup>, 2020 at Tokyo Big Sight. First, Tokyo Big Sight is an\namazing piece of architecture. Even if you don\u2019t care so much about that, the\nsheer number of comics available will leave your jaw on the floor. Many of\nthese are self-produced. <\/li>}
                     4. Tokyo\nKoenji Awa-odori: I hope you\u2019re in the mood to dance, because you certainly\nwill if you go to the Tokyo Koenji Awa-odori. This festival, from August 24^{th<\/sup>\nto the 25th<\/sup>, 2020, features three hours of dancing and then plenty\nmore excitement on Koenji\u2019s city streets. <\/li>}
                     5. Nepal\nFestival 2020: Immerse yourself in Nepalese culture without leaving Japan at\nthe Nepal Festival 2020. This takes place from August 22nd<\/sup> through\nthe 23rd<\/sup>. You\u2019ll witness performances, browse shopping stalls, and eat\nlots and lots of food. The event takes place at the Komazawa Olympic Park\nAthletic Stadium. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                        September<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                        Your US summer just ended, but you\u2019re\nthinking of starting autumn with a trip to Tokyo. Anticipate lots of humidity\nand heat at first, with September ending with cooler temps. That humidity will\nkeep people away, as will the record rains you should expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Average Weather<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                        Like back in the US, the temperatures\nbegin dropping in September. The average high in Tokyo is 81 degrees and the\naverage low 69 degrees. You should toss a few pairs of pants and maybe a jacket\nin your luggage in case it gets chilly. Otherwise, summer garb should be okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        As I said before, it\u2019s going to rain. A\nlot. On average, Tokyo gets 12 days of rain in September. That\u2019s more than even\nJune, the start of the rainy season. It\u2019s kind of a bummer, but hey, it means\nless tourists on the streets, so it\u2019s not all bad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Expected Events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                        1. Tokyo\nHarvest Fair: Beginning in September 2020 is the Tokyo Harvest Fair at Komazawa\nOlympic Park. It lasts only three days, but you\u2019ll fill your belly during that\ntime, as you can find more than 100 dishes to try. They\u2019re all Japanese, so if\nyou\u2019ve ever wanted to taste authentic cuisine all in one place, this is the\nevent for you.<\/li>
                        2. Daradara\nFestival: While it\u2019s not quite as endless as it proclaims (the festival runs\nfrom September 11^{th<\/sup> to the 21st<\/sup>, 2020), the Daradara\nFestival is still a cool event to see. It happens at Shiba Daijingu, so if\nyou\u2019re already passing through Shiba Park, you might as well stay a while. <\/li>}
                        3. Nikkan\nFestival: Hibiya Park will be the home of the 2020 Nikkan Festival. Also known\nas the Japan-Korea Exchange Festival, the goal here is to unite those two parts\nof the world. There\u2019s lots of culture to drink in during the event as well.\nHistory buffs won\u2019t want to miss it!<\/li>
                        4. Senzoku-ike\nAutumn Festival: Ring in the start of the fall at the Senzoku-ike Autumn\nFestival. This park in Northern Ota Ward (near Senzoku-ike Station) will host\nthe fall fest on September 8^{th<\/sup>, 2020. <\/li>}
                        5. Namaste\nIndia 2020: Yet another festival that lets you take in another culture while\nstill in Japan is Namaste India 2020 at Yoyogi Park. As a fusion of Indian and\nJapanese culture, the food is great, the atmosphere is better, and you\u2019re sure\nto have a fantastic time. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                           October<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                           With plenty of sun and some lingering\nwarmth, if you\u2019re considering going to Tokyo in October, I\u2019d say it\u2019s a great\ntime for your trip. Your eyes can savor the fall foliage as you walk about the\ncity without breaking a sweat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                           Average Weather<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                           It\u2019s a very comfy, cozy type of\nenvironment in Tokyo when October arrives. By day, the temperatures are 71\ndegrees as a high. As the month progresses, temps can linger in the high 50s. With\nonly eight days of rain across the month, the weather won\u2019t plague your plans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                           You want to dress for in-between weather,\nso have t-shirts ready but longer sleeves for the cooler days that will\ninevitably arrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                           Expected Events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                           1. Yokohama\nOktoberfest: At the Red Brick Warehouse in Yokohama, celebrate Germany at the\nYokohama Oktoberfest from October 4^{th<\/sup> through the 20th<\/sup>,\n2020. Live oom-pah bands will play as you sample oversized soft pretzels and\nbeer in steins bigger than your head. <\/li>}
                           2. Tokyo\nCoffee Festival: If coffee fuels your every waking moment, then you\u2019ll\nnaturally gravitate towards the Tokyo Coffee Festival from October 19^{th<\/sup>\nto the 20th<\/sup>, 2020. Located at the United Nations University, you can\ndevour not only Japanese coffees, but those from other locations worldwide.  <\/li>}
                           3. Tsukuba\nRamen Festival: Can\u2019t get enough of ramen? You\u2019ll have more noodles than you\ncan shake a stick at when you pop into the Tsukuba Ramen Festival. This tasty\ntwo-day event from October 12^{th<\/sup> to the 14th<\/sup>, 2020 will\ntake place at the Kenkyugakuen Eki Mae Park. <\/li>}
                           4. Tokyo\nGrand Tea Ceremony: Relax with some tea at the Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony, held\nat the Hama-rikyu Gardens and the Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum.\nYou\u2019ll be a master of Japanese tea ceremonies by the time you leave for the day.\nThe event runs from October 5^{th<\/sup> through the 20th<\/sup>, 2020.<\/li>}
                           5. Kawasaki\nHalloween Parade: Get into the Halloween spirit even if you\u2019re in Japan at the\nKawasaki Halloween Parade. This spooky event does Halloween in a big way.\nYou\u2019re going to want to make sure you\u2019re at Kawasaki Station on October 27th<\/sup>,\n2020 to witness all the spooks for yourself! <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                              November <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                              As the weather in the US becomes colder\nand colder, you may feel the itch for another getaway. In Tokyo during\nNovember, the streets aren\u2019t crowded, so you do have your pick of activities.\nOh, and if you couldn\u2019t make it here in October, you\u2019ll get to witness the\njaw-dropping colors of the leaves as they fall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Average Weather<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                              November isn\u2019t as cold as it is back in\nthe States, with temps lingering at 62 degrees as an average high and 49\ndegrees as a typical low. It rains only about six days of the month, which\nmeans you get cool temperatures and sunny skies in which to do your exploring\nof Tokyo. Sounds perfect to me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Expected Events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                              1. Tokyo\nComic Con: Forget New York Comic Con or even San Francisco Comic Con. Tokyo Comic\nCon is where it\u2019s at, baby! This huge convention at Makuhari Messe will take\nplace from November 22^{nd<\/sup> through the 24th<\/sup>, 2019. It\u2019s two\ndays of endless geekery!<\/li>}
                              2. Autumn\nleaf-viewing festivals: Towards the middle of November until the 30^{th<\/sup>,\nleaf-viewing festivals take place across Tokyo. Some of the more beloved spots\ninclude Ueno Park and Koishikawa Korakuen. Like with the cherry blossoms, get\nthere early to nab the best spot!<\/li>}
                              3. Mt.\nTakao Momiji Festival: For most of November (the 2^{nd<\/sup> through the 30th<\/sup>,\n2019), Mt. Takao will be the site of the Momiji Festival. With cheerleading\nperformances, ocarian concerts, goods for sale, and food and drink, it\u2019s a good\nway to spend a November day in Tokyo.<\/li>}
                              4. Fiesta\nde Espana: Yet another awesome event at Yoyogi Park is Fiesta de Espana, held\nfrom November 23^{rd<\/sup> to the 24th<\/sup>, 2019. You can get your\nfill of tapas, churros, paella, and other Spanish eats as well as do shopping\nfor authentic Spanish goods. The main stage also has plenty of entertainment,\nincluding live musical performances.<\/li>}
                              5. Tokyo\nInternational Film Festival: For more than 30 years, the Tokyo International\nFood Film Festival has been a November staple. This year, it will run through\nNovember 5th<\/sup>. Get to Roppongi Hills to see some one-of-a-kind\nJapanese films. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                 December<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                                 Your last opportunity to travel to Tokyo\nfor the year is in December. Japan doesn\u2019t go as crazy for Christmas as we do\nhere in the US, although there are still events. Also, expect lots of\nbusinesses to shut down ahead of the shogatsu <\/em>from December 29^{th<\/sup>\nonward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n}

                                 Average Weather<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                                 Temperatures don\u2019t get frigid in Tokyo\nduring December, but they are some of the coldest of the year (beaten only by\nJanuary). The highs are 54 degrees and the lows about 39 degrees on average.\nYou also get the least amount of rain of the year, only about three days. That\nsaid, you do have to prepare for snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                 Like in January, snow doesn\u2019t stick, but\nyou\u2019ll still want to make sure you have shoes that won\u2019t leave you slipping and\nsliding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                 Expected Events <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                                 1. Nishiarai\nDaishi Temple \u2013 End of the Year Festival: Wrap up 2019 in one of the best ways\npossible at this year-end festival at Nishiarai Daishi Temple. The event takes\nplace on December 21^{st<\/sup>, 2019. If you want to stock up on dishes and\nitems said to bring you luck, you can get \u2018em here.<\/li>}
                                 2. Winter\nComiket: Comiket is back for winter, and this time with more cosplay! Hosted\nfrom December 29^{th<\/sup> through the 31st<\/sup>, 2019 once again at\nTokyo Big Sight, if you missed Comiket earlier in the year, don\u2019t make the same\nmistake twice!<\/li>}
                                 3. Tokyo\nChristmas Market: Prepare for a very happy holiday at Hibiya Park\u2019s Tokyo\nChristmas Market. Held from December 14^{th<\/sup> through the Christmas\nholiday on the 25th<\/sup>, 2019, many who have gone to the market have\ncalled it one of the most extravagant of its kind in all of Japan.<\/li>}
                                 4. Japanese\nNew Year Food Tour: Educate yourself on all the foods enjoyed at shogatsu <\/em>during\nthe Japanese New Year Food Tour in Shibuya. This tour begins on December 27^{th<\/sup>\nand runs through January 3rd<\/sup>. <\/li>}
                                 5. World\nChristmas Festival 2019: Over in Yoyogi Park, the very short World Christmas\nFestival 2019 runs from December 21st<\/sup> through the 22nd<\/sup>,\n2019. Sure, you could shop for Christmas wares, or you could also check out the\nsamba and belly dancing. It\u2019s an experience for sure! <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                    Conclusion <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                    When choosing when to plan your trip to\nTokyo, early spring and autumn are two of the most preferred times. As you can\nsee, though, there\u2019s lots of fun to be had in Tokyo no matter what time of year\nyou visit. Sure, the weather can be a deterrent, as can the big crowds, but\nthere\u2019s no other place on earth like Tokyo. No matter when you visit, you\u2019ll\ndefinitely enjoy it! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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