konosu fireworks with drone show in 2022

A highlight of October in Saitama Prefecture are the famous Konosu fireworks display. Early in 2020, the organizers of the Konosu Fireworks announced that they were postponing the infamous Konosu Fireworks. However, there were no further updates until June 23rd 2021. At that time, they said that the fireworks wereRead More →

Motoara River Cherry Blossom Festival

The Motoara River Cherry Blossom festival, also known as the Fukiage Cherry Blossom Festival, is another of Saitama’s well known locations for celebrating sakura! Especially with locals. The Motoara River in Fukiage may not be in the official top 100 spots in Japan to view cherry blossoms, but it is inRead More →