Saitama Super Arena, also known as Saitama Super Stadium, is a large sports venue located in Chūō Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is managed and operated by the third-sector company Saitama Arena Co., Ltd. The arena officially opened in September 2002 and is commonly referred to in Japan as Saitama Arena or SSA.
Ichinoseki City is a city in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Honshu, Japan. It is located at the southern end of the Kitakami Plain, at the confluence of the Hanamaki River and the Kitakami River, and was established as a city in 1948. This is an ancient town known for its Mugusa swords, which are said to be the origin of Japan's samurai swords. Ichinoseki is the second most populous city in Iwate Prefecture after Morioka...
Hanamaki City is located in the central-western part of Iwate Prefecture. To the west lie the Ou Mountains, and to the east stretches the fertile Kitakami Plain, which connects with the continuous ranges of the Kitakami Highlands. As the seasons change, Hanamaki City presents a series of diverse natural landscapes, making your journey full of delightful discoveries. The western part of Hanamaki City features…
Niiza City is a city in southern Saitama Prefecture, established in 1970. It is home to Seisen University and Joshi Gakuen Women's Junior College. Heirin-ji, a large temple in Niiza, is located near the Niiza City Hall. Built in 1375, unfortunately it was destroyed in 1590…
Gyoda City is a city in northern Saitama Prefecture, developed from the castle town of “Oshi Castle,” which was built in 1490, and is surrounded by the pastoral landscapes of the Saitama region. It is a historic city that still preserves nine large ancient burial mounds constructed before the 7th century. Gyoda City boasts numerous historical sites...
Fukaya City is a city in northern Saitama Prefecture, renowned as an outstanding agricultural region of the prefecture with rich natural surroundings. It is widely known as the producer of various agricultural products such as "tulips" and "Fukaya onions," and is the top onion-producing area in Japan. Notable places to visit in Fukaya City include the Shibusawa Eiichi Memorial Museum, the Fukaya Castle Ruins Park...
Ageo City is a city located in the central-eastern part of Saitama Prefecture, Japan, blending the atmosphere of a modern urban area with pastoral scenery. It is a well-balanced city where nature and city life coexist harmoniously. Ageo is a livable city and is also home to Seigakuin University. The city boasts numerous cherry blossom viewing spots, including its Cultural Center, Ageo…
Kazo City is a city located in the northeastern part of Saitama Prefecture and is one of Japan’s famously difficult-to-pronounce place names. It borders the well-known Watarase Wetlands, and Japan’s largest river, the Tone River, flows through the city. The area boasts beautiful scenery and is particularly renowned as the “hometown of carp streamers,” producing more carp streamers than any other place in Japan. Kazo City was established in 1954…
Kasukabe City is located in the southern part of the Kantō region of Japan, in the eastern part of Saitama Prefecture. Together with the neighboring city of Yashio, it has been designated as a Core City and a Business Core City of the "Land of Color." Most of the city lies within the Nakagawa Lowland and Tokyo Lowland, featuring relatively flat terrain. In recent years, many Yayoi period ruins have been discovered here. Kasukabe is known for producing wisteria...
Kawaguchi City is a city located on the northern bank of the Arakawa River in the southeastern part of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is the second most populous city in Saitama Prefecture and the most populated among all special ordinance cities in Japan. During the Edo period, it developed as a town centered around Kawaguchi-shuku, a post station on the Nikkō Onari Kaidō highway. In modern times, the city became known for its metal casting industry, but in recent years…
Sayama is a city in the southwestern part of Saitama Prefecture, Japan, established in 1954. The Iruma River flows through the city, and it is home to the well-known Musashino Gakuin University. Popular sightseeing spots in Sayama include Sayama City’s Chikogasaki Park, Saitama Prefectural Sayama Inariyama Park, and...
Kawagoe City is a city located in the southwestern part of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It was formerly part of Iruma District and is currently designated as a core city and a regional employment area. During the Edo period, the city flourished as the castle town of Kawagoe Domain and was known as "Little Edo." During the abolition of the han system and establishment of prefectures, it served as the capital of Iruma Prefecture, and one of the predecessors of Saitama Resona Bank, the Hachijugo Bank, originated here...
Soka City is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, located near the southeastern part of the prefecture. It was officially designated as a Special City on April 1, 2004. Situated in a basin, the area was once an agricultural region surrounded by forests and clear waters. Although industrialization has impacted the forests and water bodies, the local government is now committed to creating a green city that reflects the changes of the four seasons...
Hannō City is a city located in the southwestern part of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1954, forests cover 76% of its total area, earning it the nickname "Forest Culture City." The city's forest culture not only boosts local economic development but also serves as a driving force for tourism. Hannō is a place where natural scenery and history…
Tokorozawa City is a city in southern Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It has the third-largest population in the prefecture, following Saitama City and Kawaguchi City, and is currently designated as a Special City and a Core City of the "Land of Colorful Flowers." Japan’s first airport was built in this city, and the former airport site has since been transformed into an aviation memorial park. Tokorozawa is a city that harmoniously blends urban and rural elements…
Sakado City is a city located in central Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It gained city status in 1976 and is home to Seiwa University and Josai Women's University. Seitenkyū, a Taoist temple in Sakado City, is said to have been built by Taiwan’s foremost temple architect and took 15 years to complete...
Koshigaya City is a city in southeastern Saitama Prefecture, Japan, established in 1958. It is located 30 kilometers from Tokyo and currently holds the status of a Special City, a Core City of the "Land of Color" (Sai no Kuni), and a Business Core City. The city is known as the birthplace of Japan's National Health Insurance system and is also home to Bunkyo University and Saitama Prefectural University. Koshigaya City offers a wide range of local specialties...
Tobu World Square was established on April 24, 1993, as a large-scale theme park dedicated to the preservation of world historical landmarks and architecture. It is located in Nikkō City, Tochigi Prefecture, in Japan’s Kantō region, and features meticulously scaled 1:25 replicas, recreations, and displays of world-famous structures including the Statue of Liberty in the United States, the Pyramid of Menkaure in Egypt...
Kinugawa Onsen originated in the Edo period and initially referred to a waterfall hot spring discovered on the western side of the Kinugawa River. Later, another hot spring, the Fujiwara Onsen, was found continuously gushing out on the eastern side of the river. Before long, these two hot springs were combined under the unified name of Kinugawa Onsen, becoming one of the most renowned hot spring resorts in Japan’s Kanto region...
Kawaji Onsen refers to a hot spring resort located where the Kinugawa River flows upstream from Nikkō City in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern part of Japan’s Kanto region, near its confluence with the Manago River. Legend has it that during the Edo period, after heavy rains caused a flood that eventually receded, springs gushing from the riverbed were discovered — this marked the beginning of Kawaji Onsen. From Kawaji Onsen to…