EventsSaiwai Ward・Kawasaki Sta. WestSat, Nov 7〜Nov 18
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FoodSaiwai Ward・OguraRamenUnder ¥2,000
Hakata Ippudo Cross Garden Kawasaki: Akamaru ramen and bite-size gyoza — authentic tonkotsu ramen with parking in Ogura, Saiwai Ward
EventsKawasaki WardFri, Oct 30〜Nov 1We visited
We went to the Kawasaki Citizens' Festival 2026: parking and bicycle parking, the five plazas, grilled nodoguro, skewers, strawberry daifuku and fun bikes
FoodNext doorTakeout / GiftsUnder ¥1,000We visited
Street food at Paripari Tenjinyaki by Tsunashima Station: a crispy crepe based on Chinese jianbing, packed with cabbage, for ¥580
EventsNext doorSat, Oct 31〜Nov 1We visited
We went to Tsunashima’s autumn “Yomise” night stalls: food stalls lining the street by the west exit, kids in costumes, and a peek at Shin-Tsunashima MICCA
EventsNext doorFri, Nov 6〜Nov 8We visited
Yako Bazaar 2026, Fri, Nov 6–Sun, Nov 8: boxes of tissues from the Yako Shopping Street stamp rally, plus a prize draw with electrical goods on the 8th
FoodSaiwai WardJapanese / Set MealsUnder ¥2,000
Totoyamichi (魚屋路) Kawasaki Yanagicho: a seafood lunch in Kawasaki with a tuna bowl and tempura and an ikura seafood bowl
FoodKawasaki WardWestern / ItalianUnder ¥3,000
Amici (アミーチ), an Italian restaurant at La Cittadella in Kawasaki: a lunch of prosciutto and soft-boiled egg pizza
New PlacesNext doorOpening Oct 28
Shin-Tsunashima MICCA reviews: what people said on X and Threads right after opening (the good and the not so good)
FoodSaiwai WardCafés / SweetsUnder ¥2,000
LEAFLETTER (リーフレター) near Shitte Station: a maple cinnamon latte in Yanagicho, Saiwai
EventsKawasaki WardSun, Nov 1〜Jan 31Deadline: 91 days left (until Jan 31)
Kawasaki Marien photo contest 2026: entries for the 16th Photo and Children's Painting Contest open Sun, Nov 1, deadline Sun, Jan 31, 2027
EventsNakahara WardWed, Dec 9Deadline: 31 days left (until Dec 2)
Nakahara Ward flowers and greenery course 2026: design your dream flower bed at the ward office on Wed, Dec 9 evening, free, apply by Wed, Dec 2
EventsNakahara WardSat, Dec 19Deadline: 30 days left (until Dec 1)
Nakahara Ward Office Concert on Sat, Dec 19: live Christmas music for ages 0 and up, free, apply by Tue, Dec 1
EventsKawasaki WardSun, Nov 1〜Nov 10
Kawasaki City Hall orange light-up 2026: lit in orange for child abuse prevention, Sun, Nov 1 – Tue, Nov 10
FoodNext doorJapanese / Set MealsUnder ¥2,000
Kokone (心音) at Tsunashima Yukemuri no Sho: handmade tofu and mentaiko mochi tororo-yaki
EventsKawasaki WardSat, Oct 10〜Nov 3
A hands-on "Active Garden" outside Kawasaki City Hall: coastal soil and sea creatures from Tue, Oct 27, until Tue, Nov 3 (holiday)
FoodNakahara WardCafés / SweetsUnder ¥1,000
È PRONTO (エプロント) by Musashi-Kosugi Station: pizza toast breakfast and clam chowder
City NewsCitywideDeadline: 47 days left (until Dec 18)
Kawasaki's June city council was about "wallets and preparedness": water rates, Typhoon No. 6, school lunch fees and Todoroki Ryokuchi (with what was decided later)
FoodSaiwai Ward・Kawasaki Sta. WestJapanese / Set MealsUnder ¥2,000
Juwari Soba Tempura Soumaan, 6 minutes from Kawasaki Station: house-made soba and its signature ten-seiro
FoodNext doorWestern / ItalianUnder ¥3,000
Trattoria yui (トラットリア yui) by Yako Station: wagyu coarse-ground steak and ajillo
EventsNext doorSun, Oct 25We visited
A mikoshi in front of Yako Station: the annual festival season at Yako Hie Shrine
City NewsSaiwai Ward・Kawasaki Sta. West
34-story tower with about 930 homes planned in Horikawacho: City issues its review of the environmental assessment plan
EventsKawasaki WardFri, Oct 30〜Nov 1
Kawasaki Shimin Matsuri runs 3 days from Fri, Oct 30: 130+ booths at Fujimi Park and SUKIYAKI rice balls
EventsTakatsu WardFri, Nov 6〜Jan 31
When do the Kirari Deck lights at Mizonokuchi Station start?: Friday, Nov 6 to Sunday, Jan 31: KADOKAWA DREAMS at the lighting ceremony
FoodKawasaki WardJapanese / Set MealsUnder ¥3,000
Shokudo Maki on the 6th floor of Kawasaki DICE: rare salmon katsu with ikura and braised pork belly set meals
EventsKawasaki WardThu, Oct 29
Kawasaki City Hall glows blue: Indigo blue light-up for World Stroke Day on Thu, Oct 29
EventsKawasaki WardFri, Oct 23〜Oct 25We visited
We visited the first night of Kawasaki Yoichi: lively soul food stalls, and tips for the weekend
EventsCitywideFri, Nov 20〜Mar 31Deadline: 92 days left (until Feb 1)
See the shogun's journey and Kawasaki-juku online: the City Museum's free online exhibition "Shogun Joraku" opens Nov 20, no booking needed
FoodKawasaki WardJapanese / Set MealsUnder ¥2,000
Yamaimo no Ooi Ryoriten near Kawasaki Station East Exit: six obanzai dishes and grated yam for lunch
EventsSaiwai Ward・Kawasaki Sta. WestSat, Nov 14
"Hapicon" free concert for everyone at MUZA Kawasaki's Galleria on Saturday, Nov 14: no booking needed
EventsSaiwai WardWed, Jan 6Deadline: 45 days left (until Dec 16)
Try electronics at a Toshiba research lab: Kawasaki Junior Venture School taster class on Wed, Jan 6, 2027; applications open Nov 2
City NewsSaiwai Ward
Part 3: Ten questions we would ask Saiwai Ward Mayor Miho Yamaguchi
City NewsSaiwai Ward・Shin-KawasakiDeadline: 18 days left (until Nov 19)
新川崎・創造のもりに飲食店や診療所も？｜地区計画の変更原案を公開｜意見書は11月19日まで
EventsKawasaki WardSat, Oct 31Deadline: Closed
Snow pea planting at Fujimi Park on Saturday, Oct 31: Kawasaki Frontale goal nets get a second life in the field, and you can cut a piece to take home. Apply by Oct 27
EventsTakatsu WardSat, Nov 14Deadline: Closed
KIRARI FES on Saturday, Nov 14, on the Kirari Deck at Mizonokuchi Station: market and stage, plus the 37th Takatsu Ward Music Festival on Sunday, Dec 6
EventsNext doorSat, Oct 31〜Nov 1
Tsunashima autumn night stalls (Yomise) postponed to Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1, with a Halloween costume contest
EventsSaiwai Ward・Kawasaki Sta. WestSat, Dec 5Deadline: Closed
Saiwai Techno Juku for elementary pupils on Saturday, Dec 5: build an LED light-up simulator; apply by Oct 27
City NewsSaiwai Ward
【第2回】山口美穂区長の「繋」は何を変える？｜自治会と防災から幸区の未来を考えた
City NewsCitywideDeadline: 16 days left (until Nov 17)
Two courses at the Kawasaki Municipal Archives: a history lecture on Nov 29 and an intro to old documents in December, both due Nov 17
City NewsCitywideDeadline: 53 days left (until Dec 24)
Kawasaki Premium Digital Voucher second sale: every applicant can buy, but those who asked for 9+ units get 8 or 9
Local WalkSaiwai Ward・OguraWe visited
A quiet pause in Ogura: walking through Seisuizan Muryoin and the legend of Ogura Pond
FoodNext doorJapanese / Set MealsUnder ¥2,000We visited
A walk from Yako to Soba-dokoro Kamonanban: duck, handmade soba and a deeply comforting broth
EventsNext doorSun, Oct 25
Shintsuru Autumn Festival on Sun, Oct 25: food stalls, performances and food trucks
EventsSaiwai Ward・Kawasaki Sta. WestSat, Feb 6Deadline: 15 days left (until Nov 16)
The 20th Saiwai Hanamizuki Concert on Sat, Feb 6, 2027: postcard applications for reserved seats must be postmarked by Mon, Nov 16
EventsSaiwai WardSat, Oct 17We visited
A visit to the 44th Saiwai Ward Festival: a lively venue and visions for Saiwai in 20 years
City NewsCitywideDeadline: 19 days left (until Nov 20)
High school students can talk with Kawasaki City Council members on Dec 24 at City Hall: 50 students wanted, applications due Nov 20
FoodKawasaki WardCafés / SweetsUnder ¥1,000
Sumiyoshi, in front of Kawasaki Daishi’s gate since 1917: fresh kuzumochi at its café, half price for eat-in on the 20th and 21st of each month
EventsSaiwai Ward・OguraSat, Nov 28
Shin-Ogura Autumn Festival planned at Shin-Ogura Elementary School on Saturday, November 28, with food trucks and stage performances
City NewsCitywideDeadline: 29 days left (until Nov 30)
Kawasaki City cemetery plots open for applications: by mail only, Nov 1–30; guides handed out from Oct 23
FoodSaiwai Ward・KashimadaCafés / SweetsUnder ¥1,000
Shin-Kawasaki Town Cafe, 2 minutes from Kashimada Sta., turns 10: toast from ¥320 at a café where locals gather
New PlacesSaiwai Ward・Kawasaki Sta. WestTemporary closure Oct 12
LAZONA Kawasaki’s Plaza Sol hall is closed until Dec 31 for air-conditioning work; Lazona Yose moves to Kawasaki Nohgakudo
New PlacesNext doorOpening Oct 28
Shin-Tsunashima MICCA, built around a 170-year-old farmhouse, opens Oct 28 by Shin-Tsunashima Station with 21 shops
City NewsSaiwai WardDeadline: 8 days left (until Nov 9)
Baby bath day at Takara-yu in Shimohirama on Nov 10: volunteers mind your baby while you relax
City NewsSaiwai Ward・FuruichibaDeadline: Closed
"Daredemo Tsuen" childcare starts Nov 2 at Sukusuku Hiroba Furuichiba: interview booking opens Oct 19
EventsSaiwai Ward・HiyoshiSat, Nov 28
Autumn Music Fair 2026 at the Hiyoshi Branch community center on Sat, Nov 28: steelpan music, tickets from Oct 29
New PlacesSaiwai Ward・Kawasaki Sta. WestNew shops Oct 16
LAZONA Kawasaki closings, openings and renewal schedule (Oct 2026): 109 shops closed, 22 opened
FoodSaiwai Ward・Minami-KaseOtherUnder ¥3,000We visited
We had mentaiko mochi cheese monjayaki at Ponpoko Honpo, a teppan restaurant in Minamikase: closing in spring 2027
FoodSaiwai Ward・OguraCafés / SweetsUnder ¥2,000We visited
moon jelly, a turquoise bakery café in a quiet Ogura neighborhood: we tried the burger set with house-made buns
City NewsSaiwai Ward・Shin-Kawasaki
New quantum and AI hub planned at Shin-Kawasaki Souzou no Mori: Mitsubishi Estate group to open it in FY2029
EventsSaiwai Ward・HiyoshiTue, Nov 3
“Tetsudo de Hagukumu Saiwai 2026” railway event at the Hiyoshi Branch Office on Nov 3, the same day as Yumemigasaki Zoo’s autumn festival
EventsSaiwai Ward・HiyoshiThu, Nov 19
Free lunchtime "Yume Concert" at Hiyoshi Joint Government Building on Thu, Nov 19: piano and vocals, no booking needed
EventsSaiwai Ward・Minami-KaseTue, Nov 3
Autumn Zoo Festival at Yumemigasaki Zoological Park on Nov 3 (holiday): keeper talks and backyard tours
City NewsSaiwai Ward・Minami-Kase
Yumemigasaki Zoological Park to be renovated in stages from FY2028: city finalizes plan costing about ¥5.3 billion
City NewsCitywideDeadline: Closed
川崎市民館・労働会館の愛称、市民投票は10月13日（火）まで｜4つの候補から1つを選ぶ
Weekly Top 5
今週のグルメTop5（2026年10月12日の週）｜ラゾーナ4階の新しいお店と、土曜の幸区民祭
City NewsSaiwai Ward
乗り合い送迎「チョイソコかわさき」11月2日から｜1回500円、幸区の北加瀬・加瀬にも停留所
FoodSaiwai Ward・KashimadaWestern / ItalianUnder ¥2,000
鹿島田駅から徒歩1分の洋食屋「ブラッスリーほっぺ」のおすすめは？
New PlacesSaiwai Ward・Kawasaki Sta. WestNew shops Oct 16
ラゾーナ川崎に10月の新しいお店｜HMVが16日、リフォーム相談店が17日に開店
New RestaurantsSaiwai Ward・Kawasaki Sta. WestJapanese / Set MealsUnder ¥3,000Opening Sep 18
ラゾーナ川崎4階に「大かまど飯 寅福」が開店｜かまど炊きのご飯の定食店
EventsSaiwai WardSat, Oct 17
10月17日（土）は「第44回幸区民祭」｜60団体が出店、区役所一帯で開催
FoodSaiwai Ward・Kawasaki Sta. WestChineseUnder ¥1,000
創業50年をこえる町中華「狸小路飯店」｜川崎駅西口から徒歩4分、サンマーメンは700円
City NewsCitywideDeadline: 91 days left (until Jan 31)
65歳以上のインフルエンザ予防接種、今年は9月24日から｜自己負担は2,300円
Weekly Top 5
今週の川崎市情報Top5（2026年10月5日の週）｜インフルエンザ接種と幸区民祭
Weekly Top 5