Location Located in the northwestern part of Tokyo, neighboring the capital city of Saitama City Gourmet Foods Kusaka pancakes, Gokubo, Saitama noodles, etc. Specialties Sayama tea, Japanese costume dolls, Kasukabe Kirinoki closet, Kusaka Moto-dyed yukata, handmade carp flags, etc. Introduction Saitama Prefecture is located in the inner part of the Kanto Plain, right next to the capital city of Tokyo, and it has been known as "Ko-Edo" (Little Edo) since olden times. It has been called "Little Edo" since ancient times. Many folk arts and places of interest remain in the area, and a walk through the streets and alleys in Saitama Prefecture gives you a feel for the streets of ancient Japan, making it ideal for strolling. The Chichibu area, with its thirty-four Kannon spiritual sites, and the tatami mats of the natural monumental rocks in the Nagatoro area are very attractive sightseeing spots. Saitama Prefecture is located in the northern part of the Tokyo metropolitan area and has the 5th largest population of approximately 7 million people living in the country, and the largest number of municipalities in the country with 43 municipalities under its jurisdiction. It is one of the most populous cities in Japan and the most important industrial area north of Tokyo. The city's agriculture is based on vegetable cultivation, and the city's production of spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, and eggplants, which are not easy to store for long periods of time, is one of the highest in Japan. Industry is heavily influenced by Tokyo, and is basically in the nature of a processing zone for Tokyo, making it difficult to form its own system. Saitama Prefecture is a modern and attractive area known as a colorful city with rich historical sites. Saitama Prefecture has a dense transportation network, with two Shinkansen lines forming the main transportation artery, making it one of the most important transportation centers in eastern Japan. The Saitama Prefecture Shinto Center Stadium, located in the capital of the province, Osaka Prefecture, was one of the venues for the 2002 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. Saitama Prefecture is in the northern part of the Greater Tokyo area and is known for its industry, culture, and arts. Saitama Prefecture is also rich in land and forest resources.