Washi workshop in Tokigawa
Nowadays, there are several places you can try a washi workshop, even in Tokyo. But there are only three places in the whole of Japan with the UNESCO Intangible Cultural… Read more »
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An experience of a lifetime: taiko with Ondekoza
Taiko with Ondekoza – Traditional Japanese taiko is invigorating to watch, but it is even more exhilarating to play. But training with the esteemed Ondekoza taiko drum troupe is an… Read more »
Opening of the Kinbue Soy Sauce Park | KAWAJIMA
The Kinbue Soy Sauce Park will open to the public on Saturday November 16th with a ribbon cutting ceremony from 10 am to 10.30 am. Eat, learn, experience, play and… Read more »
Visiting the Matsuoka Brewery in Ogawa Town
Matsuoka Brewery – tourism brewery of a record breaking and historic sake producer in the agricultural and rustic town of Ogawa Matsuoka Brewery Matsuoka Brewery is a 168 year old… Read more »
Center for Environmental Science in Saitama ~ CESS
CESS ~ The centre for Environmental Science in Saitama, or the much more manageable “CESS” for short, is a unique museum in Kazo City, Saitama. It was designed to create… Read more »
Retro Tamagawa Hot springs and Sento | TOKIGAWA
Tamagawa Hot Spring or the mouthful that is their full name ~ Showa Retro Spa and Sento Tamagawa Hot Springs. Hereafter Tamagawa Hot Springs for short. Occasionally with the Retro… Read more »
Saitama Summer Seasonal Outdoor Pools 2019
Saitama Pools ~ In about a month’s time more than a dozen summer outdoor pools will open for the 2019 season. Below is a round up of 19 of Saitama’s… Read more »
27 Things to do in Kawagoe with kids in 2020
27 things to do in Kawagoe with kids Kawagoe is an Edo period tourist town close to Tokyo. The main tourist area, Ichibangai, comprises original edo period storehouses and the… Read more »
Fukurou no Mori BBQ & outdoor cafe with dog run
Review of Fukurou No Mori, glamping style barbecue and outdoor cafe with dog run in scenic Ranzan Valley Fukurou no Mori, an outdoor cafe and barbecue site with dog run… Read more »
Ranzan Valley BBQ area on Tsuki River
Review of the Ranzan Valley Barbecue Area on the Tsuki River Ranzan Valley barbecue area is a popular riverside day camp destination in the scenic area of the rural Hiki… Read more »