Culture Yume Kukan Luxury Carriages Sleiman Azizi LaLaport Shin Misato is the home to two of three luxury train carriages built in the 1980s. Decommissioned in 2008, the dining and..
Museums That is Why I Want to Be Saved 2020-2021 Nov 6th 2020 - Mar 7th 2021 Past Event Ken Julia Yonetani's first major exhibition in Japan, at the new Kadokawa Culture Museum. "This is why I want to be saved" will..
Culture Moomin Day Celebrations This Summer Kim Bergström Jul 14, 2022 To celebrate Moomin Day, Saitama's Moomin Valley Park will be hosting a week full of fun activities from August 3rd to 9th.
10 Temples & Shrines Heirinji Zen Temple, Niiza City Masato Kitamura I went to Heirinji Zen Temple during the last week of November and it turned out to be an excellent choice. The autumn colors were..
Culture Gosho Ningyo - The Charm of Gleaming Skin 2021 Jul 17th - Aug 29th 2021 Past Event Iwatsuki Doll Museum, situated in Japan's premier doll production town, displays gosho ningyo, celebratory figures given as..
Culture Styrofoam Art in Kawagoe Lynda Hogan Kawagoe is always a great place to visit. But if you want to add a bit of fun to your visit, especially if you are visiting with..
Culture Meat Meets Music Fes 2021 Nov 23rd - 28th 2021 Past Event The Meat Meets Music Festival in Saitama pairs carnivorous eats with music performances from various artists.
Culture Koma Shrine Cherry Blossom Festival Lynda Hogan Information for the second of two annual cherry blossom celebrations at Koma Shrine in Hidaka City. At the April cherry blossom..