That makes sense!
Nagano eh? Interesting. I could forgo an Akita Bijin for a Yuki Hime
Yeah, Tokyo is the centre of the universe for pretty much everything over there. I just found it a bit lonely, and from what I gather it wasn't just me. Osaka for example is known for being more friendly: merchants instead of samurai (。。。 まて！).
I think it's at least a few degrees cooler when you go North of the Kanto area. But yeah, you have to put on Big Boy Pants living abroad anyhow.
Summer Temperatures in Tokyo, Sendai, Sapporo
In summer, summertime temperatures differ significantly between Tokyo, Sendai, and Sapporo due to their varying latitudes and regional climates. In Tokyo, summer temperatures typically range from 26°C to 32°C, with occasional highs exceeding 35°C, and the season is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall Sendai, located in the Tohoku region, experiences a slightly cooler summer with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C, though it can still feel hot and humid during peak periods Sapporo, situated in Hokkaido, has the coolest summer climate among the three, with average highs around 24°C to 27°C, and temperatures generally remain more moderate and less humid compared to Tokyo and Sendai While Sapporo's summer is still warm, it is considered significantly cooler and more comfortable, making it a preferred destination for those seeking relief from the intense heat of central and southern Japan
Interviewing Japan had a banger of a video the other day about the dating problem.
It looks like his latest release is about the YoungJamez Kabukicho incident - お楽しみ ！
I was just in Tohoku this past summer to escape a Tokyo heatwave that was getting relentless. If it's around 30, then I don't mind. But we had a couple days where it pushed past 35 and that is just wrong. I know it's Asia and I am familiar with 'Asia hot' but its still pretty exhausting.
Iwate and Akita are awesome, and I especially liked Iwate. The people in Akita can be pretty nice as well, but for me the Pacific coast is best. And the weather is just perfect - I am also a fan of Japanese weather. I love the fluffy white perfect clouds that grow over the course of a week then release in a thunderstorm, which give way to cooler temps and sunshine again for a spell. It's awesome.
The temps in Iwate were around 31 but nights were low 20s. We spent much of the time driving around and looking for swimming holes and onsen. Japan has some of the best swimming holes in the world, and in Iwate they are ENDLESS. I hear Shikoku is even better, too.
Sendai is a good sized city, but if I had to make the jump I would choose Morioka. Awesome people and it passed my 'happy high school' test. The pretty high school girls (of which there were plenty) all looked cheerful and content. Lots of happy looking young couples as well. We were in the onsens every day and the young Japanese lads were all pretty fit and athletic. My wife said the same from over in the girls onsen. This bodes well for the future of the region. Tokyo might not need to continue to be the black hole of youth anymore.