Though you might be dreading July, with its sweltering heat and seasonal rain, the month makes up for it with a slew of exciting concerts. It's time to let loose — and pray the venues have air conditioning. Here's a selection of what July has in store.

The sands of Zushi Beach will play host to a series of concerts organized by Otodama. Otodama Sea Studio will put on shows every day in July (and August), keeping up with a tradition of bringing some of the biggest names in Japan to the coast. Highlights include Daishi Dance on July 7 for its second annual beach party, and indie-pop darlings Moumoon on July 15 for a chiller set (ticket prices and start times vary; 046-870-6040).

Down south, Miyazaki Prefecture's massive inside resort Seagaia will also see its own beach party. At Jamnight 2013, a two-day event, the focus seems to be on making sure everyone is happy. Major pop acts such as AI, Rip Slyme and HY take the stage July 27. On July 28, things takes a more mellow turn with jazz acts such as the Manhattan Jazz Quintet and the Eri Ohno Group set to perform (ticket prices and start times vary; 0985-31-5131).