Culture Nikko Kaido near Soka Justin Dart Nikko Kaido - the road to the deep dark north still survives in places - particularly in east Saitama - near Soka
Culture Mitsumine Shrine in Chichibu Todd Wojnowski The Mitsumine Shrine on Mt. Mitsumine is incredibly beautiful, has breathtaking views, and has easy access to many outdoors activities..
Shopping Saitama-Shintoshin: Cocoon City Chris Gould Fast-growing shopping complex in up-and-coming part of Saitama
Culture Omiya's Hikawa Shrine Christopher Harley Located about 15-20 minutes away from the bustling Omiya Station in Saitama City lies the expansive Omiya Park.
Activities Urawa Keiba Christopher Harley In Japan, one place for legal gambling is the horse races. And in Saitama, the place to do that is at Urawa Race Course.
Activities Icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu 2025 Mid Jan - Late Feb The icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu are works of art created by Mother Nature.
Shopping Koshigaya Laketown Chris Gould See how an area was transformed from nothing into the biggest eco-friendly shopping centre in the world in just two years.