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Kawagoe (“Little Edo”)

July 7, 2018

My final adventure of the weekend was Kawagoe in nearby Saitama Prefecture; known as “Little Edo,” Kawagoe (川越) is located about 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo. Its main street is lined with buildings from the Edo Period (1603-1867).

My first stop was the Kawa...

Weekend in Tokyo Part 1: Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum

July 6, 2018

Glorious collection of Edo-period buildings from around Tokyo in a beautiful open-air setting.