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SAITAMA CHERRY BLOSSOMS - Kawazu, Kan, Kanhi, Yaezakura, Weeping cherries, Somei Yoshino etc

Asaka | Niiza | Shiki | Wako

Cities in the south area of Saitama including Asaka, Niiza, Shiki and Wako city, which is right beside Tokyo.

The cities of Hanno | Hidaka | Iruma are here.

And the cities of Tokorozawa and Sayama are here.

The leaflet for the 2023 Shiki Sakura Festa

For the first time in four years: Shiki Sakura Festa

2023-03-17
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2023-03-17
In: Cherry blossoms, In Season Now, Things to do in Saitama
With: 0 Comments

This is cherry blossom festival in Shiki, or as they call it a Sakura Festa, is relatively new. They say it it is the 6th annual Shiki Cherry Blossom Festival, but considering the 3rd, 4th and 5th were cancelled, it really is only the third! Moreover, since the festival wasRead More →

Poster for the Hodoji market in Shiki City

Hodoji Market on the Emperor’s birthday

2023-02-20
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2023-02-20
In: Cherry blossoms, Shrines & Temples
With: 1 Comment

Hodoji in Shiki City will hold their third Hodoji Market on the Emperor’s birthday, Thursday February 23rd 2023. Hodoji or Hodo Temple (also spelt Houdoji) is a popular place for tree blossoms in Shiki City. Both the plum blossoms and the cherry blossoms are well known at the temple. ThisRead More →

Shiki Hanging Hina

1000 beautiful hanging Hina doll decorations in Shiki

2023-02-08
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2023-02-08
In: Spring in Saitama, Things to see in Saitama
With: 0 Comments

For the dolls festival the former Murayama Kaisaido in Shiki City have a 1000 hanging hina doll decorations on display. In addition, they will also have traditional shishimai lion dance performances six times during the period of the event. There are also workshops that teach how to make the beautifulRead More →

Poster for the 2023 Wako nabe festival

Wako Hot Pot ~ A Nabe Festival for the 1st time in 3 years

2023-01-19
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2023-01-19
In: Eat in Saitama, Things to do in Saitama, Winter in Saitama
With: 1 Comment

Nabe Grand Prix – Before the pandemic, there was a nabe festival every January in Wako City. Nabe is a type of hotpot. It is a traditional winter dish popular in many households around Japan. This January, 2023, a version of the nabe festival is coming back for the first timeRead More →

Asaka Winter Illumination

Asaka Winter Light Terrace ~ night illumination

2022-12-13
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2022-12-13
In: Night Illumination
With: 0 Comments

Information for the annual Asaka Winter Light Terrace illumination. Asaka Illumination The “Asaka Winter Light Terrace” is centered around “Symbol Road” by Asaka Central Park and near Asaka City Library. In addition, there is also illumination at Asaka and Kita Asaka stations. This year they are using 181,000 bulbs, moreRead More →

Thatched roof of a gate with red maples leaves in front of it at Heirinji in Niiza Saitama, right beside Kiyose in Tokyo

Photo Friday – One of Saitama’s most special Autumn spots

2022-11-25
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2022-11-25
In: Autumn in Saitama, Best of Saitama, Shrines & Temples, Things to see in Saitama
With: 1 Comment

Heirinji in Niiza City, right by Kiyose in Tokyo, is one of thee most special places for autumn leaf viewing in Saitama Prefecture. More than being just beautiful, the temple has a rich and fascinating history. I have waited a long time to share information about the temple, so IRead More →

A poster for the 2022 Wako Citizen's Festival in Saitama prefecture

Wako Jurin Park and the Wako Citizen Festival

2022-10-23
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2022-10-23
In: Autumn in Saitama
With: 2 Comments

The Wako Citizens’ Festival is an autumn festival, held annually in November. The main festival is normally on for two days around the middle of November, with smaller events in the lead up to it, but in 2022 there will be just one main day. There will, however, be smallerRead More →

Poster for the 2022 Halloween Fes with Hot Air Balloon Rides in Shiki

Hot Air Balloon ride at this exciting Halloween Fes

2022-10-07
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2022-10-07
In: Autumn in Saitama
With: 1 Comment

A Halloween event with a Hot Air Balloon Ride! There are so many great Halloween events on this year in Saitama and the Kanto Plain. I think the selection is even better than pre pandemic. This is the second Halloween event in Shiki City this Autumn. The first was aRead More →

Halloween event in Shiki this weekend in Saitama

For the first time in years – Halloween Fair at Pair Mall

2022-09-22
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2022-09-22
In: Autumn in Saitama
With: 0 Comments

The Shiki Halloween Fair, or Halloween ennichi ハロウィン縁日 in Japanese, is scheduled to take place at Pair Mall for the first time in three years. Pair Mall is in Shiki City, close to Yanasegawa Station. This is an area known for its beautiful cherry blossoms in spring, which also featureRead More →

Asaka summer festival

One for the locals – Asaka Summer Festival

2022-08-13
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2022-08-13
In: Summer in Saitama
With: 0 Comments

Just a quick post about the Asaka Summer Festival that’s on this weekend. I’m way behind this week! I still haven’t updated the “This Weekend in Saitama” web story (updated now!) But in preparation for that, I was double checking what is on this weekend. Its actually a fairly quietRead More →

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