Zaza Pasta Mangiare Sherilyn Siy Zaza Pasta Mangiare looks like the building and its colorful gardens were plucked out of the idyllic Italian countryside. The first..
Activities Sky of Poppies 2024 Mid May - Early Jun Running from late May through until early June, Saitama's Sky of Poppies event at the Sainokuni Fureai Ranch showcases an astounding..
Shopping Kashiya Yokochō Sherilyn Siy Kashiya Yokochō is an alley in Kawagoe known for sweets. Shops selling traditional and commercial candy and other treats can b..
Satte Higanbana Festival 2024 Mid - Late Sep The Satte Higanbana Festival is a red spider lily festival held in Gongendo Park annually. It is the second largest red spider lily..
Culture The World of Hina in a Period House 2025 Early Feb - Mid Mar Toyama Memorial House is a heritage home and museum in the rural town of Kawajima in Saitama Prefecture. Every year for the "hina..
Accommodation Hiking along the Koburi Pass Sebastian Schuster The Koburi Pass in Saitama is often still considered a little insider tip for hikers.
Food Nico Nico Terrace Starbucks Lynda Hogan A Starbucks of note opened in Sayama City earlier in the year (2021). What makes this Starbucks special is that it is the only Starbucks..
Activities Sweet Potato Digging in Kawagoe Lynda Hogan Many people indulge in a sweet potato treat while visiting Kawagoe. But how about digging your own sweet potatoes to take home?..