Honjo

The municipality stretches across the northern region of Saitama Prefecture, incorporating residential districts, commercial centers, and agricultural zones at coordinates 36.243583N, 139.190389E.

Following its initial establishment as a city on July 1, 1954, Honjo underwent administrative reorganization and received updated city status on January 10, 2006.

The Life Safety Learning Center introduces visitors to Japanese emergency preparedness methods through interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on training sessions.

The municipality maintains transportation networks connecting to major regional hubs through an integrated system of railways and road infrastructure.

The center features specialized training facilities including earthquake simulators, flood rooms, and virtual reality disaster scenarios across four floors of educational spaces.

Location: Saitama Prefecture

Inception: July 1, 1954

Website: https://www.city.honjo.lg.jp/

Shares border with: Misato, Kamisato, Kamikawa, Nagatoro, Fukaya, Isesaki, Tamamura, Minano

Website: https://city.honjo.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.24358,139.19039

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30