Hot: Tokyo

Now for the other kind of “Tokyo Hot” — the after-dark energy.

: A hub for entertainment and nightlife. Explore the narrow alleyways of for street food and Golden Gai for tiny, themed bars. : The center of "Kawaii" (cute) culture. Walk down Takeshita Street for unique snacks and visit the newly opened Tokyu Plaza Harajuku "Harakado" . : Home to the historic Senso-ji Temple and traditional market stalls. tokyo hot

If you Google “Tokyo Hot,” you’ll quickly find two very different worlds. One is a famous adult film studio. The other is — a humid, relentless, electrifying heat that turns the city into a sauna from June through September. Now for the other kind of “Tokyo Hot”

Tokyo lies in a humid subtropical zone, characterized by summers that are both hot and exceptionally wet. The hottest month is typically August, with average temperatures around 27.4°C (81.3°F), though peaks frequently exceed 35°C (95°F) with relative humidity above 60%. : The center of "Kawaii" (cute) culture