Nagatoro’s Hodosan Ropeway | CHICHIBU
The Hodosan ropeway offers not only magnificent views, but a shortcut to the top of Mt Hodo (Hodosan). Mt Hodo is a vibrant mountain in Nagatoro Town, a picturesque and… Read more »
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12 things to do in Saitama this February
12 things to do in Saitama this February, all commutable from Tokyo. Saitama February Activities and events suitable for a day trip from Tokyo.
Hikarigaoka park and gymnasium | NERIMA
Hikarigaoka Park is a refreshing open space in Nerima ward in Northern Tokyo. However, it is right on the border of Wako City, literally a two minute walk on the… Read more »
Stunning Monomiyama Park | Higashimatsuyama
Monomiyama Park, Higashimatsuyama – Every year I embrace the month of November. There is a multitude of incentives to get out and about in the crisp fresh air and sunshine,… Read more »
Shoboji’s Legendary Gingko Tree | Higashimatsuyama
Shoboji’s Legendary Gingko Tree at Shoboji Temple, Iwadono, Higashimatsuyama ( previously Hatoyama) Previously I wrote about a summer drive we took in the Hatoyama and Higashimatsuyama area where I saw the… Read more »
WHITE SANTA｜IKSPIARI CHRISTMAS TOWN
White Santa is back again. Thankfully, in the last few years, I have found places my kids can enjoy “Santa Greeting”, サンタグリーテイングas it is called in Japan. And as the more… Read more »
Halloween Guide Saitama
A live up-date of Halloween Saitama events for 2018 The round up of the main Halloween Saitama events for 2018: Halloween Kasukabe: Welcome Halloween Party Aeon | KASUKABE Halloween Higashimatsuyama:… Read more »
Fireflies in their natural habitat | CHICHIBU
Did you know that you can see fireflies in Saitama all year round? The Tobu Zoo is home to the first and only firefly house in the world. And while… Read more »
A guide to Saitama in June
Saitama in June – June is the rainy season in the Kanto area of Japan. It doesn’t rain all day every day, but it rains enough to put a damper… Read more »
Saitama Cherry Blossoms: most famous Spots | SAITAMA PREFECTURE
Saitama Cherry Blossoms – Hanami and cherry blossom season is upon us. It is one of my personal favourite times of the year. If you have been in Japan for… Read more »