7 Culture Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Lynda Hogan There is always something happening at the illustrious Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. No matter what season, the shrine is very photogenic...
Activities Wintersweet Festival 2026 Late Jan - Late Feb Wintersweet is the first tree bloom of the year. They are the most beautiful trees of bright yellow buds with a distinctive sweet..
Food Sawawa, Kawagoe Branch Lynda Hogan Sawawa has enjoyed a booming trade since it first opened in Kawagoe six years ago. It is a food store with some seating, by the..
Shopping Donguri Republic, Kawagoe Branch Lynda Hogan Donguri Republic is a must visit for international tourists who are fans of the Ghibli movies. It is the official store of Studio..
Culture Renovations at Hikawa Shrine Lynda Hogan Dec 15, 2020 Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine closed their function rooms and Musubi Cafe on August 2nd. Currently, they are tearing down the old building...
Culture Kitain Temple Daruma Market 2027 Sunday - Jan 3rd Every year on January 3rd several temples around Japan have a Daruma Market. A Daruma Doll is a type of talisman. People come to..
6 Culture Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Park Lynda Hogan Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park is a free park in Hanno City, Saitama. You can explore several different quirky..
Culture New Year at Kanasana Shrine 2027 Jan 1st - Jan 3rd Kanasana Shrine in Kamikawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, is one of the most locally famous places for 'hatsumode'. The otherwise..