


Off the Beaten Path Tour: “Saitama Aquarium” of Freshwater Fish, Rare in Japan, too!
Japan is an island country surrounded by the sea. Naturally it has many aquariums, and Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa, Kaiyukan in Osaka, or Hakkeijima Read More…

Funny Japanese Art: Encounter with Dragon Quest’s King Slime in Saitama “Kodai Hasu no Sato”
When I was driving on a country road in Saitama Prefecture, a strange tower emerged in the vast countryside. And did I see a monster at its foot!? Read More…

1 Hour from Tokyo! Walking Tour of “Kawagoe” Saitama; A City Reminiscent of Edo
Kawagoe City is located in the Southwestern part of Saitama Prefecture, a neighboring prefecture of Tokyo. It is about an hour train ride from central Tokyo and its Read More…

Day Trip from Tokyo: Popular Hanno City in Saitama Coexists with Nature
Saitama Prefecture has rich nature in many places and it is only one hour away from the center of Tokyo, being adjacent to it. Hanno City we introduce this time is Read More…

One of the Largest Shopping Malls in Japan: AEON Lake Town in Koshigaya, Saitama
Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture is a Tokyo suburb. Though it is only about 30 minutes away by train from the Tokyo Metropolitan area, it is an attractive city, being Read More…

7 Recommended Souvenirs of Koedo, Kawagoe
The quaint kurazukuri style (warehouse style) structures line the streets, and the cityscape that express an Edo mood are the appeals of Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture. Read More…

9 Historic Buildings in Kawagoe on a Stroll, Reminiscent of Edo Period
Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, is approximately 30 minutes away from Ikebukuro, Tokyo by train. The city preserves Japanese history and culture of the past, Read More…

Koedo Kawagoe, a City with a Living Japanese History and Culture
Kawagoe is a city located in the south-western part of Saitama prefecture, a neighboring prefecture of Tokyo. It has good access from Tokyo and it is a popular sightseeing spot Read More…

Beautiful Summer Event: Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine’s “Enmusubi Furin”
One Japanese summer tradition is “Furin.”(Wind chimes) It is hung under the eaves in summer since long ago. Whenever the wind blows, the Furin produces a melodious Read More…