※ Japan has 8 regions, grouped into 47 prefectures.
Saitama
Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県, Saitama-ken) is located in the Kanto region. Kawagoe, has a well preserved Edo townscape. There are also many good rivers to fish and kayak in Saitama and the prefecture is well known for growing Bonsai and is home to the excellent Omiya Bonsai Museum.