Shopping SNOOPY Village Opens in Kawagoe Kim Bergström A new spot for Snoopy fans has just opened in Japan, with SNOOPY Village welcoming visitors in the historic city of Kawagoe f...
Culture Keyaki Hiroba Water Splash Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Looking for a fun way to beat the summer heat? Head to Saitama’s Keyaki Hiroba this July for the Keyaki Hiroba Water Splash F...
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...
Ukiyo-e RE:BORN 2025-2026 Kim Bergström Looking for a time-traveling experience that fuses traditional Japanese art with cutting-edge digital technology? The Kadokaw...
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...
Culture Nordic Sauna Fes 2026 Kim Bergström If you are a sauna fan in Japan, the Nordic Sauna Fes gives visitors a glimpse of this longstanding practice for three days t...
Culture 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!
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...
Culture Yono Summer Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Estimated to have origins dating back to the Hoei Era (1704 – 1711), the Yono Summer Festival is held in Saitama Prefecture o...
