Numakage Ice Rink – Each year, the summer pool in Numakage park, Minami Ward, is transformed into an outdoor ice rink during the winter months. The rink opens late on weekends. If you just want to observe people skating you can enter the rink area for free. There are otherRead More →
Early blooming “Kawazuzakura” Cherry Blossoms at Kumagaya Sakura Undo (Sports / Exercise) Park Bad news about the Kawazuzakura in Saitama Prefecture unfortunately. This year, although they only really starting blooming last week, they are already turning green. The bloom on average (of monitoring 20 different Kawazu zakura spots) was onlyRead More →
Saitama Summer Pools 2022 – where is open and where is not. Plus a map of Saitama’s outdoor seasonal pools. The information is accurate, to the best of my knowledge, as of the last update on July 2nd 2022. However, all seasonal events and facilities can and have been influencedRead More →
New Year Races – It is very common in my homeland of Ireland, for people to attend horse races during the winter holidays. Around where I lived it is the Leopardstown Races on St Stephen’s Day. Here in Japan, Christmas is not a main event, but New Years is like ourRead More →
“Funmock; an athletic in the sky“ Panza is the name of the company, Miyazawako the name of the branch, Funmock is the name of the play area and Metsa Village (Hanno) is where it is located! Panza Project Adventure Japan Panza is part of a larger collaborative called Project AdventureRead More →
Kawamoto Sun Green Park in Fukaya is a quirky little park with some fun attractions. It is beside the Saitama Prefecture Agricultural “Norin” park. They are separated by a road, but within walking distance of each other. The area is particularly pretty in spring while the sakura are in bloom.Read More →
Water Park Nagatoro is an all year round campsite, ideal for a camping trip near Tokyo at any time of the year, even at Christmas and / or during winter break. Our first camp of the year, back in January, was in Water Park (Waterpark) Nagatoro. Water park Nagatoro isRead More →
On the 31st of March 2018 a new trampoline land AIRJOY opened in Kawagoe in Saitama. Bringing the number of indoor trampoline centers in Saitama to six (that I know of). There are also other play centers that have trampolines available, but only six that are exclusively or largely trampolineRead More →
Information for the Sports Authority Climbing walls where even toddlers can climb. Reasonably priced, relatively good climbing walls accessible and amenable to families. Located within walking distance of Minami Furuya Station in Kawagoe city in Saitama Prefecture.Read More →
Su Lab is a world renowned kendama maker. The Su Lab Kendama cafe is near all three of Kawagoe train stations. Play, learn, buy kendama at this unique and lively specialty cafe. Enjoy a coffee, juice or light snack over your kendama experience. Read More →