Activities Joumon Farm Sherilyn Siy Sweet, tart, and juicy, it is difficult to think of a fruit more popular and beloved than strawberries. A 30-minute eat-all-you-can..
Activities Hiking Mt. Hiwada, Saitama Todd Wojnowski Mt. Hiwada in Saitama is a beautiful place for a day hike. The forested mountain is notable for its two magnificent torii gates,..
Activities Terasaka Firefly Festival 2026 Early Jul On July 7 this year (Saturday), the Terasaka Rice Terraces in Yokoze, Chichibu, will be open to the public for a special summer..
Activities Things to Do at Kawagoe Park Lynda Hogan In this episode of the "Another Kawagoe" series I introduce a few of the charms of Kawagoe Park on the outskirts of the tourist..
Sports & Fitness Omiya Park Christopher Harley Relax away from it all in Omiya Park, but be only minutes from everything.
Activities Hiwada-Takasashi-Monomi Mtn Trail Todd Wojnowski The Mt. Hiwada - Mt. Takasashi - Mt. Monomi Trail, doable in a day, takes hikers through breathtaking natural settings across 3..
Outdoors Moomin Valley Park Japan Travel In a beautiful valley deep in the forests of Saitama Prefecture lies Moomin Valley Park – home to a charming little family, th..
Activities Moominvalley and Umbrella 2026 Mid Apr - Late Jun This year, Metsa have two umbrella skies. The summer event is a free event. However, this year, there is a spring version too but..