Not far from Tokyo is a location that retains its Edo style. From the various shops and buildings, and even the local Starbucks, Kawagoe is known for it and is called “Little Edo”. And the fact that people don’t have to travel hours away to Read More …
Located in Kawagoe, Saitama is a restaurant known as Kanmi Sabo Kasuga that serves Imo Somen, a specialty of Kawagoe and the only restaurant in the world that specializes in the cuisine. Imo is sweet potatoes, a specialty of Kawagoe! Built in a 120-year-old warehouse Read More …
Each time I visit an area, I like the to try the local cuisine and snacks. And I happen to pass by a restaurant in Kawagoe, Saitama known as Kanon which was serving Takosen, which they call it a sandwich featuring takoyaki inside a shrimp Read More …
With my first blog post about the Starbucks Coffee in Kawagoe Kanetsuki-dori, I showcased the aesthetics and interior. But now I want to talk about the beautiful garden which gives this Starbucks its charm. Most Starbucks don’t have a dedicated garden, but Starbucks Coffee in Read More …
Back on March 19, 2018, Starbucks opened a shop in Kawagoe’s Koedo (Little Edo) where many historic buildings are located. And similar to Kawagoe’s unique landscape in Saitama prefecture, Starbucks made sure to match the traditional architecture of the area with the same rooftops but Read More …
In yesterday’s blog post about Toki no Kane, I wrote about how it leads to the Yakushi Shrine (Yakushi Jinja) was was previously known as Zuikousan Iou-in Jourenji Temple. The temple became known as Yakushi Jinja during the Meiji Restoration in 1868. The standing statue Read More …
Located in Kawagoe in Saitama, Prefecture is a bell tower known as Toki no Kane (Time Bell Tower). It is said that Toki no Kane was built around the era when Sakai Tadakatsu was the feudal lord of Kawagoe Castle (1627-1634). It was burned down Read More …