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Yesterday, we went to Tokorozawa in Saitama Prefecture to check out several areas that we were interested in.
 

One thing I wanted to do was find the 3 different Pokemon manhole covers that are in Saitama. 

Luckily, all three are located around Tokorozawa.

This is Tokoron, the prefecture's mascot

We went to check out the Aviation Musuem, where apparently the first planes took off from in 1911.

There are many displays and explanations of the history of aviation (in Japanese) 

And many planes/helicopters displayed

 They were also having a festival, so it was pretty lively all around. (click on photo to view the video)

From Tokorozawa, we went to the Nishi Tokorozawa area to check out the Seibu Lions baseball stadium

It is right outside of the Seibu Kyujo (stadium) station

All kinds of photos and areas with the players displayed

From the stadium, we went to Higashi Tokorozawa to check out the Kadokawa Culture Museum

This museum was featured on a Red and White Song Contest back in 2021

The museum as seen from another angle

You can take photos (but not videos)

There are manga areas, as well as book areas.

If I am not mistaken all the books have been published by Kadokawa

The last of the pokemon for us to find in Tokorozawa

Taking a break with Sayama tea soda and soft cream

Sayama tea is the tea grown in Saitama.

Not an expert on tea, but this was similar to green tea we've had before.

Musashino Reiwa Shrine, modern looking shrine which was built in hopes for the continuing growth and development of Japanese culture 

Loved the reflection on the windows/walls of the shrine

It was quite a long day, the weather was nice (and hot).

Thankful wee got to see all that we wanted to.

Tokorozawa Aviation Museum

1-13 Namiki

Tokorozawa, Saitama

Open 9:30-17:00

Check their website for days that they are closed (only in Japanese)

Admission: 520 yen (tax included) per (adult) * cash only

Kadokawa Culture Museum

3-31-3 Tokorozawa Sakura Town

Tokorozawa, Saitama

Closed: Tuesdays

Hours: 10:00-18:00

Admission: depends on how you want to spend your time here. Standard admission, 1400 yen (tax included) per (adult)