Culture Lost Sacred Wolves and Wolf Worship Hiroyuki Akaishi Sacred Wolves were lost to us long ago. Despite becoming extinct, shrines associated with wolf worship are increasing in popularity..
Culture Kitain Temple 5 (1Review) Kitain (喜多院), located in Kawagoe, is a 9th-century temple renowned for its collection of 540 playful Rakan (statues of Buddha) and for being home..
Festivals Halloween Night in the Forest 2024 Late Oct Information on the annual Halloween night illumination weekend event in Saitama's family-friendly Shinrin Park. Shinrin Park,..
Festivals Tsuruse Yosakoi Festival 2024 Late Oct Tsuruse Yosakoi Matsuri is a fantastic traditional dance festival with a small-town vibe. It is held annually on the 3rd Sunday..
8 Culture Tokaen Wisteria Garden Elizabeth S Tokaen in Kasukabe City is renowned for ancient wisteria said to be planted by Buddhist sage Kobo Daishi.1000 year old vines are..
12 Culture Sakura in Hitsujiyama Park, Saitama Sandra Isaka One thousand cherry trees in Chichibu's Hitsujiyama Park make up one of Kanto's loveliest (and quietest) cherry blossom..
Culture Fall Illumination Shinrin Park 2024 Mid - Late Nov Fall foliage night illumination event at Shinrin Park. The massive park opens its central gate on weekends for an evening walk where..
Culture Mt Hodo Plum Blossom Festival 2025 Late Feb - Mid Mar Information for the annual plum blossom festival held at the top of Mt Hodo, Nagatoro, Saitama Prefecture.