A Place Called Saitama - Introduction - An overview of Saitama’s economy, culture, people, sports, and events

Aug 24, 2026

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A Place Called “Saitama” presents an inviting overview of Saitama Prefecture, describing its favorable living environment, resilience, and strong economy closely connected to Tokyo. The text highlights GDP standing in 2019, population size and age structure, and the convenience of an extensive rail network. It also showcases agricultural quality, regional traditions recognized by UNESCO, notable local pioneers, professional sports ties, and major events such as the Rugby World Cup and Tokyo 2020 venues, encouraging readers to visit and explore.

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CategoryLifestyle

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Pages24

Reading Time37 min

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A Place Called "Saitama"

A Thriving Economy

Population and Transportation Network

Industry, Agriculture, and Local Traditions

People, Sports, and Major Events

convenience of a major city. Saitama Prefecture is also blessed with a favorable climate and is one of Japan'sleading agricultural prefectures.Saitama's top-quality,brand-name agricultural produce is widely renowned,and includes local specialties such as sweet and tender Fukaya Green Onions,andrich and flavorful Sayama Tea. Saitama Prefecture also boasts a variety of world-class traditions and culture.In particular,the historical manufacturingechniques involved in creating Hosokawa-shi Japanese handmade paper,the traditional kagura music and yataifloats ofthe Chichibu Night Festival,and the dashi floats of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Festival have even been registeredon UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists. There are also many pioneers from Saitama Prefecture that continue to leave a deep impression in the hearts of peopletoday.Three of these eminent figures are Shibusawa Eiichi,an industrialist born in Fukaya City who laid the foundationfor modern Japanese economics,Hanawa Hokiichi,a blind scholar of Japanese literature and culture from Honjo City,and Ogino Ginko,a woman from Kumagaya City who became the first licensed female doctor in Japan. Furthermore,Saitama Prefecture is deeply connected to its many professional sports teams,including football(soccer),baseball,and rugby,thereby creating numerous opportunities for the public to interact with Japan's leading athletes.In 2019,the Rugby World Cup 2019TM,Japan was held at the Kumagaya Rugby Stadium,and in 2021,various eventsof the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games were held at venues such as the Saitama Super Arena and SaitamaStadium 2OO2.These events brought the attention of the world to Saitama Prefecture. I would like to take this opportunity to share the greatness of Saitama with all of Japan and the world,and create alegacy that connects to the future of Saitama This booklet contains an abundance of information on Saitama's aforementioned strengths.It would bring me greatjoy if this booklet could inspire you to explore our beautiful prefecture! I hope you will visit Saitama,a prefecture filled with spirit and charm. Ohm品athi A Place Called Saitama ………… …4-5Witness……… …·6-9Pride… …10-11Industry… ……12-15Agriculture ………16-17Delicacies……… …18Dining…… ……19Hearts Beating as One……… …20-21Events…… ……22Greatness…… ……233 # A Place Called "Saitama" Saitama is directly connected to the capital of Tokyo.Blessed with few natural disasters,Saitama'senvironment makes the prefecture a great place to live and supports a thriving economy. AThriving Economy Saitama Prefecture's GDP for the 2019 fiscal year was the fifthhighest in the nation at 23.6428 tilion JPY*,making up 4.1%ofTakasakiOJapan's total GDP.*Source:'List of Japanese Prefectures by GDP 2019 Financial Year,'Cabinet OfficeFujioka JCT Gunma PrefectureHonjo-wasedaJR Takasaki Line KumagayaNagatoroO向，n-EtsiExDChichibu Railway—JR Hachiko LineTobu Tojo Line Saitama PrefectureChichibuO OhanabatakeooSeibu ChichibuMitsumineguchiTobu Ogose Line Tsurugashima JCSeibu Chichibu LineApproximately 7.34 million people live in Saitama,with the populationgrowing at the 4th highest rate nationally.The working-age population s Population 60.8%of the total prefectural population,the 4th highest figure in Japan.TokyoPopulation and Population Growth Rate of Saitama Prefecture Hachioji JCTYamanashi PrefecturePopulation Ratios by Age BracketsSaitama ■Under 15Yearsaf Age(Youh Popuation)15t 64 Years ofAge (WorkingAge Popuation)=85Years ofAg and Okder(Ebely Popuation)PrefectureEbina JCTSouroe:2020 National Census Basic Population Statistics | % | 10% | | | | 2 | | | 0% | | | 30 | % | | | 40% | | | | 50 | 60
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FAQs

What makes Saitama an attractive place to live?

Saitama’s environment is shaped by few natural disasters and a favorable climate, and it maintains strong economic vitality with convenient access to Tokyo.

What economic and demographic information does the booklet provide?

It notes Saitama’s GDP ranking for the 2019 fiscal year, the prefecture’s population size, and the working-age population ratio using national statistics.

Which cultural and traditional elements are highlighted?

The booklet features historical handmade paper techniques, kagura music and Chichibu Night Festival floats, and the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine festival dashi floats, including UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition.

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