FREE SIM card for foreign tourists

"The SIM card giveaway service is
for foreign tourists visiting Saitama City
in tour groups or those who are staying in the selected hotels
listed in the pamphlet (offer valid while stock last).

You will also receive Saitama City’s original postcard
for free which is loaded with information on sightseeing spots,
gourmet food and more. "

cited from:
http://www.city.saitama.jp/004/001/001/p042082.html

Closed days of the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum in July 2015

July 2015, the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum is closed on:

2(Thu),
9(Thu),
16(Thu),
23(Thu),
30(Thu).

From March - October,
the museum is open until 16:30 (entrance before 16:00).

On Thursdays, nurseries in the Omiya Bonsai Village are closed, too.