March-May (Cherry blossoms) and October-November (Fall colors)
June-August (Festival season)
December-February (Winter, except for ski resorts)
Japanese is primary, but basic English is understood in tourist areas
Japan experiences four distinct seasons with regional variations. Spring brings mild temperatures and cherry blossoms, summer is warm and humid with occasional rain, autumn offers comfortable temperatures and colorful foliage, while winter varies from mild in the south to snowy in the north.