This past fall my husband and I made a day trip to Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, about an hour outside of Tokyo.  It was a splendid day and a holiday which lent a festive atmosphere to the streets with crowds and special vendors all about.  As we wandered through the quaint town, also known as […]

Saitama and Tochigi are two of the three landlocked prefectures in the Kanto region. Both are conveniently located close to Tokyo and are rich in historical sights and natural beauty.  Day trips can be made to either prefecture but to really enjoy the areas you may want to plan on spending a night or two. […]