What To Wear While Traveling In Japan

Above, snow on the ground in Tokyo's Kappabashi "Kitchen Town" section. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

My February 2014 trip to Japan was rather interesting. My arrival timing couldn't have been worse as I arrived at about the same time a big snowstorm hit Japan and I ended up stuck in a Keisei Line commuter train midway between Narita Airport and Tokyo in Chiba Prefecture. Although snow is not unusual for Tokyo, it was the biggest snowstorm in years.

Also, towards the end of my trip to Japan, another big storm hit Tokyo.

Live Japan has a useful article on what clothing to wear while traveling to Japan during any one of its four distinct seasons. Even though I was stuck in a train car, at least I knew ahead of time what to wear.

They begin with:

Planning your trip to Japan soon? The weather makes a huge difference in the kinds of clothes and accessories you'll want to pack! 

Since Japan has four distinct seasons and that weather varies greatly from area to area, in this article, we’ll take a closer look at those four seasons and the weather in Tokyo all around the year.

To read more, go here.