[Saitama City] “Autumn Stroll through Omiya Bonsai Village – Sweets, Bonsai, and Stamps”
Saitama City Press Release: September 12, 2025 “Autumn Stroll through Omiya Bonsai Village – Sweets, Bonsai, and Stamps” will be held. On Sunday, October 19, 2025, Omiya Bonsai Village (Bonsaicho, Kita Ward, Saitama City) will be hosting the “Autumn Stroll through Omiya Bonsai Village: Sweets, Bonsai, and Stamps.” In the “Stamp & Quiz Rally,” participants will collect stamps from three locations: the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, the Manga Hall, and the Bonsai Shiki no Ie. They will then explore Omiya Bonsai Village to find and answer three quizzes. Those who complete all the tasks will be entered into a raffle for wonderful prizes. For the “Sweets & Tea Event,” Japanese confectionery designer Midori Morohoshi will specially style the Japanese-style room at Bonsai Shiki no Ie as a space to enjoy bonsai and sweets, and you can enjoy Morohoshi’s innovative Japanese sweets and Saitama sweets. The opening ceremony of the Sweets & Tea Event will also feature actor Hikaru Takahashi, ambassador for the Omiya Bonsai Village 100th anniversary! Take a break from your busy daily life and spend some relaxing time strolling through Omiya Bonsai Village in the fall, enjoying delicious sweets and tea.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/140218/226/140218-226-94b4668575b252bd50015346b946b075-670×948.jpg 1. Due date Sunday, October 19, 2020 2. Content 1. Stamp & Quiz Rally (Free) We’re holding a “Stamp & Quiz Rally” to help you learn about the history and charm of Omiya Bonsai Village while having fun touring the area. Collect stamps at three locations: the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, the Manga Hall, and the Bonsai Shiki no Ie. Then, while touring Omiya Bonsai Village, answer three quizzes to find the correct answers. Those who complete all the rally will be entered into a raffle (venue: Omiya Bonsai Art Museum) for a chance to win wonderful prizes. The stamp and quiz rally card also features the main characters, Yuto and Kikka, from the “Omiya Bonsai Village 100th Anniversary Manga,” created to commemorate the village’s 100th anniversary. The manga follows Yuto and Kikka as they explore Omiya Bonsai Village, learning about its history and discovering the allure of bonsai. The card has a special design exclusive to this event, allowing you to enjoy a tour of Omiya Bonsai Village with these two characters. Take this opportunity to enjoy a fun tour of Omiya Bonsai Village and discover new things to see and do!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/140218/226/140218-226-4abf158cd9caf10f39d394e27dd6e5a3-607×562.jpg The main characters of the manga, Yuto and Itsukika [Time] 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM [Paperboard Distribution Locations] Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Manga Kaikan, Bonsai Four Seasons House *Please limit participation to one paperboard per person. *Paperboards will be distributed at each distribution location on the day of the event. Those who collect stamps from all three paperboard distribution locations listed above and answer the quiz will be entered into a drawing to win a wonderful prize! 【Raffle Venue】 Omiya Bonsai Art Museum (2-24-3 Toro-cho, Kita-ku, Saitama City) 【Time】 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM *First 300 people arrive 【Prizes】 Grand Prize: Hikaru Takahashi Autographed Illustration (3 winners) 2nd Prize: Omiya Bonsai (10 winners) 3rd Prize: Miniature Bonsai Cultivation Kit (16 winners) 4th Prize: Bonsai Acrylic Stand (271 winners) Participation Prize: Sticker 2. Sweets & Tea Event (Free) We will be holding an event where you can enjoy innovative Japanese sweets and Saitama sweets created by Midori Morohoshi. There are two ways to use the event: in the Japanese-style room of Bonsai Shiki No Ie (advance registration required) or takeout (first-come, first-served, limited quantity starting at 12:30 PM on the day). In addition, those who register for the Japanese-style room of Bonsai Shiki No Ie will be entered into a lottery to attend the opening ceremony featuring Hikaru Takahashi! [Venue] Bonsai Shiki no Ie (267-1 Bonsaicho, Kita-ku, Saitama City) [How to Use] ○Bonsai Shiki no Ie Japanese-style Room (Advance Registration Required) Morohoshi Midori has specially styled the Japanese-style room at Bonsai Shiki no Ie as a space to enjoy bonsai and sweets. Enjoy a complimentary set of Morohoshi’s innovative Japanese sweets, “MODE WAGASHI®,” plus Saitama sweets and a drink. In addition to an exhibition of Omiya bonsai, the Japanese-style room will also feature a special exhibition of bonsai by Hikaru Takahashi. In addition, those who register in advance will be entered into a lottery to attend the opening ceremony featuring Hikaru Takahashi (11:30 AM – 12:00 PM). 【Time】(30 minutes each session) ・1:00 PM to 1:30 PM ・1:45 PM to 2:15 PM ・2:30 PM to 3:00 PM ・3:15 PM to 3:45 PM ・4:00 PM to 4:30 PM 【Capacity】 20 people per session (first come, first served) 【Application】 Friday, October 3rd, from 10:00 AMClick here. ○Takeout (first come, first served on the day / limited quantity) A free set of Saitama sweets and a drink will be provided to those who collect two or more stamps in the stamp rally. Please bring your stamp and quiz rally sheet to the venue from 12:30 on the day. *Only one set per person ○ (Japanese-style room guests only) Midori Morohoshi’s “Autumn Leaf Amber Sugar” (Roselle, Couverture Chocolate, Yuzu)
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/140218/226/140218-226-5fd50fcefb51417dadfe342872e8cb70-670×502.jpg MURAKAMI Cake and Bread Shop “Omiya Bonsai Madeline”
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Japanese-style room guests only, five people per session (selected by lottery on the day) will receive an additional limited-edition “BON” dessert, designed by students from Omiya International Secondary School and completed with the cooperation of Pâtisserie Porte Bonheur!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/140218/226/140218-226-b4b10999b43bdb62fc474b3f4c7ac19b-670×670.jpg “MODE WAGASHI(R)” is a new type of Japanese sweets that utilizes the flavors and colors of seasonal fruits and herbs, as well as original pottery. By combining these elements, I create food styling and photography that matches the season, while keeping traditional Japanese colors in mind. I engage in a variety of activities with the goal of “allowing people to enjoy the time and space (situation) of eating Japanese sweets more freely.” 4. What are Saitama sweets?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/140218/226/140218-226-2dbeef04012edc0a5d759ffcdd047e88-670×197.jpg According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Household Income and Expenditure Survey, Saitama City is a city with a high consumption of sweets, ranking first in the nation for cake consumption for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024. Saitama, a city that loves sweets, is home to many appealing sweets shops. To raise awareness of their appeal, we are promoting “snacks made in the city” as a unified brand called “Saitama Sweets.” Visit the Saitama Sweets website here 5. About Omiya Bonsai Village
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/140218/226/140218-226-24c5d7daf49cc030c1190562c33da244-670×447.jpg Kaede Street Omiya Bonsai Village (Bonsaicho, Kita Ward, Saitama City) is located in the area north of Omiya Park, surrounded by the Tobu Urban Park Line (Noda Line) and the JR Utsunomiya Line. Bonsai growers who suffered great damage in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 fled devastated Tokyo and relocated to this area in search of soil suitable for bonsai cultivation. In 1925, Omiya Bonsai Village was established as their autonomous community, and in 2025, it celebrated its 100th anniversary. Omiya Bonsai Village remains known as a mecca for exquisite bonsai, attracting many enthusiasts from Japan and around the world. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Omiya Bonsai Village, we have released a promotional video for the village. Hikaru Takahashi, the ambassador for the 100th anniversary of Omiya Bonsai Village, toured the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and the bonsai gardens of Omiya Bonsai Village, and wrote this poetic piece in which she reflects on the 100-year history of Omiya Bonsai Village and the people who have continued to preserve the traditions of bonsai, so be sure to check it out. Click here to watch the promotional video Contact Information Saitama City Cultural Policy Office Phone: 048-829-1225 Saitama City’s official LINE delivers information tailored to you to your smartphone. Register here or by using the QR code below!
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