Climate of Japan

Because of Japan’s wide variety of islands and their spread across the ocean, there are many different climates throughout the country. Because of Japan's location, and all of its mountains (some of which are found in the ring of fire), Japan is prone to earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. Amongst the country, September is typhoon season.

In the northern island of Japan, Hokkaido, there are cool summers and cold winters. This island is a good place to go in the winter if you like snow-sports, because the weather is quite cold, cold enough for snow! Honshu has warm and humid summers. In winter they have mild climates in the South and snowy climates in the North. Both Kyushu and Shikoku have long, hot summers and mild winters.

Some skiers on a mountain in Hokkaido with Mt. Fuji in the background.