Activities The Magic of Fireflies Sherilyn Siy Older generations of Japanese would likely have fond memories of watching fireflies, called hotaru, in the early summer. Nowa...
6 Food Cafe Nichigetsudo Sherilyn Siy Somewhere along the picturesque road on the way to Chichibu from Hidaka is a cozy nook of a stop called Cafe Nichigetsudo (カ...
Activities Discover Nature in Chichibu Tristan Scholze Two hours from the largest metropolis in the world, and all hints of the city are gone. You’re in Chichibu, a little town in ...
Activities Momiji Festival at Togo Park 2026 Sherilyn Siy Togo Park (東郷公園) in Agano is renowned as one of the most best places to see the momiji (fall colors).
Shopping Kasukabe Hagoita Market 2026 Elizabeth S Kasukabe holds its annual Hagoita Market from December 21st to 23rd at the east exit of Kasukabe Station in Saitama Prefectur...
6 Food Coffee Addict and Rubino Sherilyn Siy At this groovy cafe, you can have your coffee and cake and also buy the gorgeous handcrafted cups, saucers and plates they're...
8 Food Kato Dairy Farm Sherilyn Siy Whenever we miss the American Midwest, we take a trip to Kato Dairy Farm. We buy a waffle cone or a bottle of non homogenized...
Culture Hanata-en Garden Elizabeth S Hanata-en, a secret garden in Koshigaya City, is a classic Japanese strolling garden. Within the garden is a charming wooden ...
Exploring Sakitama Kofun Park Scott Brause Sakitama Kofun Park is perhaps the best introduction to Japan's ancient Yamato culture. Its burial mounds have provided clear...
Culture The Railway Museum in Omiya Sleiman Azizi Just north of Tokyo, the Railway Museum in Omiya is great for kids, showing off the best of Japan's train-related history, te...
