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Chichibu in the Fall

Chichibu-Tama-Kai Nishizawa Ravine

Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park in Saitama Prefecture is a park with mountains and clear streams. It’s highest mountain is Mt. Kita-okusenjo as the highest peak at 2,601 meters. It is characterized by V-shaped valleys with varied landscapes of mountains and valleys. It is popular for hiking, mount climbing, camping, fishing, and river trekking.

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Fall Colors of Chichibu

Chichibu National Park in Saitama Prefecture Japan is known for changing seasons like the Fall.
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Taisho-Roman Street Kawagoe

Taisho-Roman Street Kawagoe 2019

You can enjoy the retro atmosphere with Machiyazukuri (old merchant-house architecture) and western signs of the Taisho period at Taisho-Roman Street in Kawagoe, Japan. There are some merchant houses that date back to the Edo Period in the early 20th century and also many new merchants like cafes, sweet shops, and restaurants. The streets of Taisho-Roman Street are made of granite stone pathways. Kawagoe is also called Little Edo because of many 1603-1868 buildings and they are used in Japanese television dramas and movies. Rail access to Kawagoe: Tobu Tojo Line (From Ikebukuro to Kawagoe) Express 31 minutes, 450 yen. Seibu Shinjuku Line (Seibu Shinjuku to Kawagoe) Limited Express 43 minutes,890 yen. JR Kawagoe Line　(Shinjuku to Kawagoe) Local　60 minutes, 760 yen.

https://www.koedo.or.jp/foreign/english/

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Matsukenpan

soka matsukenpan

Picture of Mayumi and Matsuken (background)

Matsukenpan is a relatively new family run bakery in Soka City, Japan located in Saitama Prefecture. The owners are Matsuken and Mayumi who are husband and wife. Their menu includes: 1. Bread of different types 2. Croissants 3. Koppapan (sandwich).  Mayumi was quoted in saying “I’m working hard to become a Matsukenpan loved by everyone.” The address of Matsukenpan is: 2-12-7 Takasago, Soka City, Saitama Kobayashi Building 1F near the Soka train station.

https://r.goope.jp/matsukenpan/

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