Culture Iruma Martial Arts Festival 2027 Mid Feb The Iruma City Martial Arts Festival has been running for over three decades now, showcasing a variety of Japan's traditional..
Shopping SNOOPY Village Opens in Kawagoe Kim Bergström Jul 1, 2025 A new spot for Snoopy fans has just opened in Japan, with SNOOPY Village welcoming visitors in the historic city of Kawagoe from..
Culture Keyaki Hiroba Water Splash Festival 2026 Late Jul Looking for a fun way to beat the summer heat? Head to Saitama’s Keyaki Hiroba this July for the Keyaki Hiroba Water Splash Fe..
Culture Chichibu Whisky Festival 2027 Mid Feb The Chichibu Whisky Festival has been held every year since 2014, and it's hosted by a crew of whisky-loving volunteers wanting..
Culture Atomi Gakuen Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Late Mar The Niiza campus of Atomi University is home to approximately 200 cherry trees covering 46 different types, including the likes..
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!
Culture Setsubun Bean Throwing Train 2027 Early Feb A special event hosted by Chichibu Railway takes the bean-throwing fun of Setsubun onto their train network, starting from Kumagaya..
Activities Chichibu Shibazakura Festival 2026 Apr 3rd - May 6th One of the best places in the Kanto region to enjoy shibazakura is at Hitsujiyama Park, where the annual Chichibu Shibazakura Festival..