Festivals Tsuruse Yosakoi Festival 2026 Mid Oct Tsuruse Yosakoi Matsuri is a fantastic traditional dance festival with a small-town vibe. It is held annually on the 3rd Sunday..
Culture The Railway Museum in Saitama Joe Robinson The Railway Museum is a dream come true for anyone with even a passing interest in Japanese transport history. Contains the first..
Culture Sayama Sunflower Maze 2026 Early - Late Aug Information for the sunflower maze in Sayama City in 2021
Culture Daffodil Festival at Gongendo Park 2027 Early Jan - Mid Feb Gongendo Park is renowned for its cherry blossom and rapeseed scenery. However, there are several different flowers grown seasonally..
Historical Okegawa Inari Shrine and Daibanjaku Febry Fawzi Okegawa offers the Nakasendo historical experience and this Inari shrine is one of them.
Museums The Sword of Swords (and Swordsmen) Alex Silverman Nine large kofuns and the Inariyama Sword make Sakitama Kofun Park perfect for a Sunday picnic, casual futsal game, or enjoyab..
Festivals Saitama Summer Festivals Rebecca Quin Summer is festival season in Saitama! There are a great variety of festivals throughout the prefecture during July and August...
Culture Su Lab Kendama Cafe Lynda Hogan Kendama is a traditional Japanese toy whose popularity has prevailed throughout the years. Moreover, in modern times, kendama is..