7 Culture Tanabata Matsuri in Fukaya Marsita Yunus Fukaya's Tanabata Festival, also known as the Fukaya Tanabata Matsuri, originated during the Edo Era and attracts visitors from..
9 Museums Chichibu Meisenkan Masato Kitamura It was my second visit to Chichibu Meisenkan in Chichibu city, a museum where you can experience the making of Chichibu Meisen..
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 Shinrin Park in Saitama Peter Leonard Why this unassuming park on the outskirts of Tokyo is well worth a day trip.
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 The Railway Museum in Omiya Sleiman Azizi Just north of Tokyo, the Railway Museum in Omiya is great for kids, showing off the best of Japan's train-related history, technology..
Culture Iwatsuki Doll History Museum Elizabeth S Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City has a centuries-long history of doll manufacturing. Two museums and many doll showrooms in Iwatsuki..
10 Culture Blue Lights Symphony Febry Fawzi The Christmas euphoria doesn't stop on December 25th. You can continue to experience this illumination event in Keyaki Hiroba,..