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. […]

While the name of this region of Japan may not sound familiar it is one of the areas in Japan most visited by tourists as it includes the major cities of Tokyo and Yokohama.  The Kanto region occupies less that ten percent of Japan’s land mass but is home to approximately one-third of the country’s […]