Castles and shrines, sakura blossoms along riverbanks, festival traditions and creative cuisine are all found in the Edo era town of Kawagoe.
Events like Rally Japan allow race cars to test new technology on public roads, providing important information for developing next-generation automobiles.
The Japan Racing Association’s current season features 24 Grade I races at the nation’s racecourses between February and December.
After a pair of Breeders’ Cup wins in 2021, there have been increased expectations for big results from Japan-bred thoroughbreds competing in major international events.