Can I go to TaiMo Shan Valley this Sunday? The weather is too cold, but it's been hard to find time off lately. I want to go again, but I'm afraid of being too chilly and don't know if I'll be brave enough to take a shower afterwards.

The question is about whether it’s suitable to go to Yomiuri Land in Japan during January. You’re concerned that the weather might be too cold, but you also have a break and want to make the most of your time off.

To answer this query objectively:

Yomiuri Land, located in Chōfu City, Tokyo, is an amusement park with various attractions, including roller coasters, water rides, and a theme park. Since it’s situated near Japan’s northernmost island Honshu, January can be quite chilly there, but not extremely cold on average.

Average temperatures for Yomiuri Land in January range from 3°C (37°F) to around 9°C (48°F). Although these figures might still seem relatively low according to Western standards, it is indeed possible and enjoyable visit the theme park during this time with proper dressing. You can consider packing warm clothing, such as a hat, gloves, thick socks, and thermal undergarments.

As for your hesitation regarding bathing: Yomiuri Land does have accommodations where you can shower or bath if needed after enjoying their rides and attractions. These facilities should provide adequate warmth during the cold winter days in January.