Culture Exploring Kawagoe Jianne Soriano Kawagoe offers distinctive architecture and a trip down memory lane. Stroll its streets and soak in this slip back to the Edo period...
Culture Kawagoe Castle: Honmaru Goten Yonatan Friis Added to Kawagoe Castle in 1848, the Honmaru Goten – or the Inner Palace – used to serve as the lord’s offices and residence. ..
Culture New Year at Kanasana Shrine 2026 Jan 1st - Jan 3rd Kanasana Shrine in Kamikawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, is one of the most locally famous places for 'hatsumode'. The otherwise..
Culture Sheng Tian Gong Temple (Seitenkyū) Todd Wojnowski Sakado City is home to the ornate Sheng Tian Gong, a Taiwanese/Chinese Taoist temple unlike any other in Japan
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..
Culture The World of Hina in a Period House 2026 Early Feb - Mid Mar Toyama Memorial House is a heritage home and museum in the rural town of Kawajima in Saitama Prefecture. Every year for the "hina..
Culture Kodaira, Honjo City, a Place of Faith and Rich in N... Chikako Takahashi Take a relaxing day trip to Kodaira and you'll find that it can heal both your body and soul!
Historical Mitsumine Shrine in Chichibu Todd Wojnowski The Mitsumine Shrine on Mt. Mitsumine is incredibly beautiful, has breathtaking views, and has easy access to many outdoors activities..
