There’s plenty of space to stretch out, but not much time to spare if you want to have this unique Japan travel experience.
Saitama City
This gigantic judo dojo-sized hotel room will make you feel like royalty, but it’s disappearing soon
“The sun egg sandwich” is 20 centimeters (7.87 inches) in diameter and is on a mission to become a new famous local product of Saitama Prefecture.
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