Thought I'd start a thread about the August time since this and September are the months missing in this sticky thread:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...er-thread.html

I'll be there for two week from Aug 3-18 so I'll be in town for Obon week (http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2286.html).

I'm excited because it's one of the 'big 3' holidays in Japan so there's going to be excitement in the air!

I'll be in Tokyo for a week then head down south to Osaka as a 'hub' for day tripping all over southern Japan.

No itinerary really; winging it and see where the JR Pass will take me.

Are fireworks big around this time? If so, where are good spots within my two cities to get great photos?

If there are must-see's/do during this time, please let me know by replying and I'll do it.

I'll also post pics in this thread or the FT Photography section.

Cheers!

EDIT: I'll also update this thread and the other 'budget hotel' thread regarding my staying experience in Japan

- Don