Top Things Malaysians Should Know About Summer in Japan
Kathrine
26-May-2025

 

“Summer in Japan? We’re from a tropical country leh, nothing can be hotter than Malaysia lah!”

That’s what most Malaysians think (me too, once upon a time haha). But today in this article, Tabigo Japan is here to tell you: Many Malaysians have underestimated how intense Japanese summer can be!

Let’s start with the difference between summer in Japan and Malaysia. Japan’s summer is hot, humid, and often rainy—especially in June during the rainy season. Malaysia, on the other hand, is hot and humid all year round with regular rainfall.

But here’s the key difference: cities like Tokyo can feel even hotter due to the urban heat island effect, where buildings and concrete trap heat, raising temperatures above surrounding areas.

In general, summer temperatures in Japan can reach up to around 40°C, with humidity as high as 90%. While the temperature itself might seem manageable for most Malaysians, the humidity can make it feel much hotter!

Plus, back home, we usually stay indoors with air-conditioning. But when you're travelling in Japan, you’re likely to spend the whole day walking outdoors, sightseeing—which means a higher risk of heatstroke

But don’t worry—Japan has plenty of useful items to help you beat the heat!

Stay Hydrated:

  1. Drink Pocari Sweat (similar to 100 plus), Aquarius, or water regularly to replenish lost fluids and electrolytes.

Cooling Gadgets:

  1. Portable fans
  2. Cooling towels
  3. Cooling body wipes or sprays
  4. Cooling neck rings (popular and reusable!)

Watch Out for Heatstroke (which most Malaysians underestimate!). Look out for symptoms like:

  1. Fatigue
  2. Dizziness
  3. Headache
  4. Nausea

If you or someone around you shows these signs, call 119 immediately for medical help.

We hope this article helps prepare you for your trip to Japan during summer. Of course, Tabigo Japan’s chartered services are always the best choice if you want to just chill and get to your next destination—just like taking Grab in Malaysia!

Let Tabigo Japan help you enjoy a smooth trip to Japan from Malaysia!