For the first time in four years the real Santa Claus will be visiting Maruhiro in Kawagoe. He will also visit the branches in Ageo and Higashimatsuyama and brief information for those two locations is also included in this post. However, you need to reserve a place and pay inRead More →
The plan was for this post to be about the Christmas Lights in Sakado that I’ve heard so much about. However, having gone to visit them earlier in the week, I realized they really don’t deserve a post all of their own. So I decided to share the information alongRead More →
Last year for the first ever Christmas at Omiya Kadomachi they had a lovely Tonttu Christmas from Finland event and I am delighted to announce that it will be back in 2023. The period of the Tonttu Christmas starts on December 1st, but the main events are the weekend beforeRead More →
Aeon Lake town Christmas 2023 – Illumination, Christmas Market and events, including Santa Claus Visit information. Unfortunately, for the 4th year in a row, there doesn’t appear to be an ice-rink, which used to be a popular event at the mall before the pandemic. Aeon Lake town is Japan’s largestRead More →
Information for the illumination and ‘White Christmas’ Market, with Santa Claus, at Misato Chuo Niodori Park. Niodori Park is known for hosting some great events throughout the year. It is a popular spot for families. The illumination is an annual event at the park, one of at least two illuminationRead More →
Information for the fourth annual winter illumination display at Tokorozawa Sakura Town. This year they are just calling it “Sakura town winter light up”. It is later to start than any other year and will be on for a shorter period this winter, 2023 – 2024. Tokorozawa Sakura Town TokorozawaRead More →
Honjo City, in the North of Saitama Prefecture, has new illumination in 2023, in addition and near to the annual Marigold Hill illumination. Furthermore, they will also have a Christmas market on two days during the illumination period. They will have workshops too. All for free.Read More →
The round up of events on in the month of December 2023 in Saitama Prefecture. Christmas events, illumination events, fireworks, traditional festivals, Santa Claus visits, religious events, exhibitions, markets and many other festive and / or seasonal events. As always, I add new events daily, as they are confirmed. Saitama PrefectureRead More →
Cocoon City Christmas – Cocoon City is just one part of Saitama Shintoshin. The whole area of Shintoshin is the most Christmassy location I have found in Saitama prefecture to date. In Cocoon city, between the illumination, the markets, the concerts, candle night, crafts and Santa visits, it really isRead More →
Information for the seasonal afternoon tea at Shikitei Cafe in Saitama City. The 2023 Christmas event is called “Red Festive Afternoon Tea: Santa’s Gift”. ★☆Update December 2023: information added for the one day Art Grace Christmas Festival, with Cathedral lights and Santa Claus.★☆ Seasonal Afternoon Tea Shikitei Cafe is aRead More →