Exploring Two Historic Towns near Tokyo

Despite being so close to Tokyo, Saitama is a prefecture often overlooked by tourists. On this two-day trip I visited two of Saitama’s lesser-known towns, Ogawa and Gyoda. Both have a rich cultural background, and while Ogawa is known for its paper-making, Gyoda is more known for its tabi (traditional sock) making, which have both affected the towns’ atmosphere and the buildings themselves.

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