8 Shopping Akai Factory Sherilyn Siy Akai Factory is an art space, gallery, workshop, museum and store rolled into one. It was originally a factory for bike parts dating..
Area Kumagaya Surrounded by mountains, bordered by rivers and blessed with space, Kumagaya (熊谷市, Kumagaya-shi) is a hidden jewel of Japan. Located just north of Tokyo in Saitama, the city continues its..
Food Kaiseki Restaurant Fukutomi Lynda Hogan Fukutomi restaurant near Hon-Kawagoe station is a traditional kaiseki restaurant. Servers are dressed in kimono and the food is..
Shopping Tsubaki No Kura Lynda Hogan Tsubaki No Kura is a souvenir, sake, precious stones and religious goods shop with a foot spa cafe in the tourist district of Kawagoe...
Culture Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri 2025 Jul 20th - Jul 22nd The Uchiwa Matsuri is the largest annual festival in the Kanto region with over 750,000 people attending over its three days in..
Food Tantan Udon Sherilyn Siy Japanese tantanmen is distinct from its Szechuan origin. Usually served with ramen, I was surprised and delighted to see my favorite..
6 Activities A Cycling Tour of the Countryside Sherilyn Siy One of the best ways to explore the countryside is with a bike. You cover a greater distance than walking, but without the fu..
Food Five Reasons to Lunch at Kato Farm Sherilyn Siy Kato Farm is known for its delicious non-homogenized pasteurized fresh milk and yoghurt. We tried their lunch and found more reasons..
