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From the way they build and arrange their homes to what they eat, the Japanese have come up with practical and ingenious ways to survive the hot, humid blast of summer. They also know how to celebrate, with fireworks and massive dance festivals, and have great escapes into nature when the heat proves unbearable. Read on to see how people keep things cool in Japan.
An interview with former Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner Akihiko Tamura
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Summertime is the high season for Japan’s masters of pyrotechnics to show off their world-renowned fireworks
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The people of Gujo Hachiman and countless visitors create their own summer warmth in a massive month-long dance festival
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Night tours of vast, illuminated industrial technoscapes straight out of a science fiction film have become big draws
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This little isle off Hokkaido’s coast is a cool summer haven offering rare alpine flowers, fun treks and delectable seafood
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On Iriomote, far from Okinawa and covered in mangroves and virgin forest, the locals live sustainably and respect nature
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The Japanese have been cooling themselves from the inside for centuries with seasonal foods served on visually refreshing plates
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Japanese homes smoothly incorporate features, materials and arrangements to fend off the summer swelter
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Marking the Arrival of Japanese Immigrants in Hawaii
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