Japan lies in the Temperate Zone and the climate is generally mild, although winter in the north and western Japan (near the Japan Sea) can experience very heavy snowfall. There are four distinct seasons and also a rainy season (June) and a typhoon season in early autumn. The average rainfall is quite high.
The islands of Japan lie in the temperate and at the northeastern end of the monsoon area. The climate is generally mild, although it varies considerably from place to place. Summer, which is warm and mild, begins around the middle of July following a rainy season that usually lasts for a month. Except in northern Japan the winter is mild with many sunny days. Spring and autumn are the best seasons of the year with balmy days and bright sunshine. September is typhoon season.
The islands of Japan lie in the temperate and at the northeastern end of the monsoon area. The climate is generally mild, although it varies considerably from place to place. Summer, which is warm and mild, begins around the middle of July following a rainy season that usually lasts for a month. Except in northern Japan the winter is mild with many sunny days. Spring and autumn are the best seasons of the year with balmy days and bright sunshine. September is typhoon season.