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...
Kawagoe is quite famous in the Kanto area. Every year more than five million sightseers visit this small little Edo-style tow...
Surrounded by mountains, bordered by rivers and blessed with space, Kumagaya (熊谷市, Kumagaya-shi) is a hidden jewel of Japa...
The Seibu Train Festa is a family-oriented event for train lovers of all ages. Entrance is free and the first 5,000 visitors ...
Once a year in the summer, all Alishan staff -- and that includes staff that do not regularly work at the cafe's kitchen -- d...
Japan’s biggest and most popular mixed martial arts event, Rizin Fighting Federation, regularly holds its biggest event of th...
Nagamine-en sells dozens of green tea products made from Sayama green tea, grown locally in Kawagoe. On the second floor they...
Saitama's 1110 Cafe and Bakery has a 100% plant-based menu, with a variety of breads and to-go main dish "foodboxes" on offer.
Hidden away from the main tourist draws in Koma is a small kaiseki restaurant run by a husband and wife. Despite (or perhaps ...
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
My journey to Honjo City in Saitama Prefecture led me to a pleasant stay at Hotel Route Inn Honjo Ekiminami. The easy access ...
This historical landmark dates back to the middle of the Jomon Period, about 4,500 years ago. From what remains in this site,...
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Moominvalley park is a theme park from Tove Jansson's Moomin stories. Hanno was chosen as the first location outside of Finla...
Added to Kawagoe Castle in 1848, the Honmaru Goten – or the Inner Palace – used to serve as the lord’s offices and residence....