Culture Iruma Martial Arts Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Iruma City Martial Arts Festival has been running for over three decades now, showcasing a variety of Japan's traditional...
Culture Atomi Gakuen Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Niiza campus of Atomi University is home to approximately 200 cherry trees covering 46 different types, including the lik...
Activities Iwatsuki Castle Park Sakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Iwatsuki Castle Park is one of the best sakura viewing spots in Saitama Prefecture, with around 600 trees turning the grounds...
Chichibu Whisky Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Chichibu Whisky Festival has been held every year since 2014, and it's hosted by a crew of whisky-loving volunteers wanti...
Culture Kodaira, Honjo City, a Place of Faith and Rich in Nature Chikako Takahashi Take a relaxing day trip to Kodaira and you'll find that it can heal both your body and soul!
Culture Omiya's Green Hub and Scenic Zone Arlene Bastion Omiya, an extremely busy and modern traffic hub, also contains an enclosure of greenery and history, Omiya's Green Hub. It is...
Culture Yono Park Rose Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Saitama's Yono Park was originally opened in 1878, and it's a popular destination to enjoy spring's roses – it's home to some...
Activities Hoshikawa Illumination 2025-2026 Kim Bergström The Hoshikawa Illumination event takes place along Kumagaya's Hoshikawa Street, and it includes around 40,000 sparkling LED l...
Culture Kawaguchi Nabe Festival 2025 Kim Bergström If you're a nabe fan or you're looking to try it for the first time, be sure to check out the Kawaguchi Nabe Festival. Held a...
Culture Yono Summer Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Estimated to have origins dating back to the Hoei Era (1704 – 1711), the Yono Summer Festival is held in Saitama Prefecture o...
