Anime & manga is representative of Japanese culture. Saitama Prefecture has been the stage for many famous series and influenced the world of Japanese anime & manga. Crayon Shin-chan, Lucky Star, Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day are only a few of the works that take place in Saitama. If you visit the areas from the series, you can often find related contents, events, and goods being sold.
Traditional culture is great, but Japanese pop-culture is awesome as well, so make sure not to miss out! Check out the travel blog and find inspiration for your trip!