
Anrakuji Yoshimi Kannon
Anrakuji Yoshimi Kannon is one of a few temples where I personally have felt a strong presence upon entering the grounds. Whether you believe in power spots or not, Yoshimi… Read more »
Anrakuji Yoshimi Kannon is one of a few temples where I personally have felt a strong presence upon entering the grounds. Whether you believe in power spots or not, Yoshimi… Read more »
Hilltop farm and cafe, Namegawa Town, Saitama Prefecture. Aptly named “hilltop” rustic charm cafe with bric-à-brac and antique shop with great views of Namegawa. Blueberry and strawberry picking in season…. Read more »
Higashimatsuyama Agriculture Park, fruit and vegetable picking, food farming and farm product processing experiences. Higashimatsuyama Agriculture Park The Higashimatsuyama Agriculture Park, or Higashimatsuyama Norin Park, re-opened on August 1st 2019… Read more »
Ofuro Cafe Bivouac, Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. 2019 was the first year that Saitama prefecture was represented in the prestigious All Japan ofuro competition Ofuro Koshien . Not just one, but… Read more »
Peace Museum of Saitama, Iwadono area of Higashimatsuyama The Peace Museum of Saitama is set in the lush tranquil hills of Iwadono in Higashimatsuyama. The area of Iwadono is part… Read more »
Cluster Amaryllis / Higanbana / Red spider lilies at the Terasaka terraced Rice fields in Yokoze What is another name for cluster amaryllis? The cluster amaryllis is a flower of… Read more »
Cafe Mozart is the cafe on the grounds of the former Ogawa Town Shimozato school. The school is known to many as Ashigaoka school from the Non Non Biyori anime…. Read more »
Comoriver by Onsen Dojo in Tokigawa Town in the Hiki District of Saitama Prefecture. Comoriver Comoriver is a campsite, glamping site, cafe and riverside day camp. Onsen Dojo is the… Read more »
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine by night: the illuminous “Hikaru Kawa”, glistening river. Legend reports that the Iruma River used to glisten at night. And the source was the Hikawa God… Kawagoe… Read more »
Like so many places in Japan, You Park Ogose goes by many names, “Little Indian Village”, “Ogose Fureai Center” and “Yu Park” (or Yuu Park) have been the most commonly… Read more »