Kasukabe is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It was one of the special cities of Japan until their abolition in 2015. As of 1 February 2021, the city had an estimated population of 233,278 in 108,328 households and a population density of 3,500 inhabitants per square kilometre. The total area of the city is 66.00 square kilometres. Kasukabe is famous for the production of kiri-tansu, traditional tansu dressers made from paulownia wood. The cultural and economic value of the paulownia is reflected in its designation as the official town tree.
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| Season | Typical weather | Running guidance |
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| All seasons | Varies by location | Choose time slots with lower traffic and better weather. |
Surface mix: Mostly urban roads and mixed city surfaces.
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