I'm at the airport right now waiting for my flight to Japan. Last time I was in Japan was in early December when the fall leaves were beautiful shades of red. 
This trip will be different, however. The end of July is right when the rainy season in Central Japan ends and the crazy hot and humid summer begins.
Despite the impending heat, I am looking forward to this trip. I have a lot to accomplish for work, plus I'll get to see some friends from my days when I lived in Japan.
We're boarding soon so I better sign off. Happy travels!
If you are interested, check out some other posts from this trip to Japan: Japanese Omiyage, Week in Pictures: 7.22.2012, Shopping at the Hyaku-en Shop (百円ショップ ), Flying Over Mt. Fuji, Week in Pictures: 7.30.2012