Japan Seasons API is a comprehensive REST API service that provides real-time and historical data about Japan's most iconic seasonal phenomena. The API offers three main data categories:
Key Features:
- Sakura (Cherry Blossoms): Real-time bloom status and forecasts for 57 observation stations across Japan, with 73 years of historical data from the Japan Meteorological Agency
- Kouyou (Autumn Foliage): Color-change tracking for 53 stations with peak date predictions and seasonal recommendations
- Matsuri (Festivals): Database of 50+ curated Japanese festivals searchable by region, month, or keyword with rich metadata
Technical Capabilities:
- x402 Protocol Support: Enables AI agents to pay per request using USDC on Base network without API keys or subscriptions
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) Integration: 10 built-in tools for seamless integration with Claude, GPT, and other MCP-compatible AI agents
- Multiple Authentication Options: Traditional API keys, Stripe metered billing, or x402 micropayments
- Comprehensive Documentation: Code examples for cURL, JavaScript, and Python with clear endpoint documentation
Target Users:
- Developers building travel, tourism, or cultural applications
- AI agents and AI-powered applications requiring seasonal Japanese data
- Researchers analyzing climate patterns and seasonal trends
- Travel planners and cultural enthusiasts
Unique Selling Points:
- First API to implement x402 protocol for AI agent micropayments
- Official data sources with daily updates
- Historical data spanning over seven decades
- No SDK required - works with standard HTTP requests
- Built on Cloudflare Workers for high performance and reliability
