As soon as summer starts in Japan, festivals starts appearing, firework displays, people walking around wearing yukata and of course it’s time for the famous Japanese treat, Kakigori (shaved ice). Japanese Natsu Matsuri (summer festival) can take place several times a week during summer in different areas, would be safe to say that there are chance of a matsuri being held anywhere you go during summer in Japan. Climbing Mt. Fuji would also be an option during summer since there are no snow there. With that being said, here are the best things you can do when you spend your summer vacation visiting Japan.