Culture Ancient Lotus Village in Gyouda Takako Sakamoto Enjoy the sleeping beauty who woke up after 1400 years of sleep at Ancient Lotus Village in Gyouda City.
6 Culture Michelin Star Hodosan Shrine Lynda Hogan Photos of the Michelin Green Guide Japan One Star Hodosan Shrine. Located on Mt Hodo in the Nagatoro area of Chichibu. The shrine..
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..
Historical Nagatoro's Hodosan Ropeway Featured Mt. Hodo may not be the tallest peak in the area, but it provides for some of the most spectacular views
Festivals Filling the belly in Nagatoro Featured Nagatoro in Saitama is known for many things - not least its culinary delights. Fill the belly, get the souvenirs and all with locally..
Culture Omiya Bonsai Art Museum Joe Robinson The Bonsai Art Museum in Saitama is a dutiful display of a key element in Japan's cultural history. As well as a wide variety..
Culture Kumagaya - Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin Temple Sleiman Azizi Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin Temple is Saitama's first national Treasure. Established in 1179 by the famous Lord Saito Sanemori,..
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..