Traveling in China and Japan for July and August - how's the weather?

Question:

I am pursuing an academic exchange to South Korea from March - June 2012. When the exam period ends on 15 June 2012, my family and I want to explore areas around China and Japan throughout the months of July and August. Is travel OK at this time? We are going to spend most of our time in Kyoto when in Japan, while China travel will be regulated to Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Xi'an.

Answer:

July and August is the middle of summer so the weather will be very hot & humid. Summer is a good time in Japan because they are lots of festivals and you have the summer fireworks all over Japan.

Travel to Japan http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Kyoto is one of the must see cities in Japan. It offers the full traditional Japanese cultural experience. Kyoto is renowned for its abundance of delicious Japanese food & cuisine and historical importance.

The highlights of Kyoto include Kiyomizu-dera, a magnificent wooden temple, Kinkaku-ji, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Ginkaku-ji, the Temple of the Silver Pavilion, Heian Jingu, Nijo-jo, castle of the first Tokugawa shogun, and Gion, famous entertainment and geisha district.

More on Kyoto here
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…