Where to visit in July?

Hi. I am aware that July is rainy and summer season, which is probably not the best way to go to Japan. However, this seems to be the only time i can visit Japan this year. Any suggestions on where (i.e which region, city, what to do) I should go to?
Tentative date would be around: 1 July - 15 July.
Personally I love Japanese food culture and also definitely want to enhance my food culture experience in Japan again this time round. And I probably would love to go to Osaka again, esp Doutonbori (any similiar areas like Doutonbori which u recommend to visit during these period)? Do advise.

Thanks a lot

Then, I recommend you to visit the Kansai Region around Osaka. Osaka and Kyoto combined offer unlimited dining options of all types. I also recommend to make a side trip into the countryside in order to experience not just the large cities. Possible destinations are the Kumano Region, northen Kyoto Prefecture and Kinosaki Onsen, and many more:
http://www.japan-guide.com/list/e1105.html

Kyoto has Gion Matsuri in July, but you might miss the main day.
http://planetyze.com/en/japan/kyoto/gion-festival
Osaka has Danjiri Festival and Nachi Himatsuri.
http://www.japanvisitor.com/japanese-festivals/festival-july
And, I suppose it depends, but if you are travelling as far as Kyushu, you could check out Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4808.html

OMG Thanks so much for the replies!
Thanks for the suggestion, too.
I'll intend to spend 4 days in Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto and inclusive of the suburb area) and attend some of the festivals. (Will post the further details soon). My issue I have is will it get too hot in Kansai area during that period (1 July-15 July)? I heard it will be extra humid and scortching hot. I, myself, come from a tropical Asian country with avg 27-32 degree celcius temp. Not sure I can withstand the heat if it is that bad?

Do you think it is also a good idea to visit Mt Fuji on July? If yes, how do u think I should plan the trip? Like how manY days should I spend there? I am totally clueless abt Mt Fuji and the area. And reading the articles, somehow confuses me more.

I alsof heard it is best chance to visit Hokkaido in July.. but tbh reading hokkaido brochure.. it doesnt really interest me. :o. Should I try it?

Thanks. Please reply m ( _ _lm. Thx a lot

You will find smaller crowds until the schools let out on, which is usually about mid July. Here are my picks for the early July Festivals:

Tanabata in Hirasuka (near Yokohama) - July 7th
http://www.mustlovejapan.com/subject/hiratsuka_tanabata/

Danjiri (cart pulling) Festival, Kumata Shrine in Osaka - July 12-13
http://6.pro.tok2.com/~danjirigoya/dnjr/look00/kumata/index.htm

Nachi Hirasuka (Fire Festival) - South of Osaka - July 14th
http://japan-festival.net/nachi-fire-festival-2/

Gion Mansuri - Kyoto July 16-17
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3942.html

I included links to see if these would be interesting to you. I hope this helps.