Culture
Many places in Japan pride themselves on the welcome they offer tourists. Few would be able to stand up alongside Nagatoro, h...
Situated in western Saitama Prefecture the Chichibu region (and the city of Chichibu) lies to the west-northwest of Tokyo. By...
Gyoda City is located in northern Saitama. It developed as a castle town around Oshi Castle built in 1490. Nine large ancient...
Step into old Japan in Kawagoe. This city, also known as “Little Edo” or “ko-edo” in Japanese, is a short 30-minute train rid...
Surrounded by mountains, bordered by rivers and blessed with space, Kumagaya (熊谷市, Kumagaya-shi) is a hidden jewel of Japa...
Brilliant Earth Garden is the name of the 2022 / 2023 winter illumination at the Keyaki Hiroba in Tamaari Town, formerly know...
Information for the annual winter night illumination at Cocoon City with its color changing Christmas tree.
Each month for two weeks Gyoda City has a floral water font (hanachozu) event. For one night during those two weeks they also...
One of Japan's most beautiful Starbucks is in Kawagoe, right by Kawagoe's famous bell tower landmark. Moreover, the branch wa...
A small shop selling sweet potato onigiri made with 100% pure sweet potato, no added sugar. Imotaro's sweet potatoes are sour...
This yakitori shop is open only once a week on Saturday. If you do get to this out of the way shop when it's open, you will b...
It is easy to navigate the place. I just needed 10 minutes to walk from Okegawa station to Hotel Route Inn Ageo. As I first v...
Experience the tatami-matted rooms, onsen bath, yukata, and delicious food at Hatogo Ichiban, Chichibu, Saitama
The Koburi Pass in Saitama is often still considered a little insider tip for hikers.
One of Japan's most beautiful Starbucks is in Kawagoe, right by Kawagoe's famous bell tower landmark. Moreover, the branch wa...
There is more to Kawagoe than just the Edo period time slip thoroughfare. For example, on the outskirts of the tourist town y...
Kawagoe is always a great place to visit. But if you want to add a bit of fun to your visit, especially if you are visiting w...