Kumagaya City in Saitama Prefecture is said to be a great place to raise children. One reason for this is the medical expense subsidy system. In this area, the medical expense subsidy system covers children up to junior high school age. Another reason is that there are many festivals, sports tournaments, and other events that children enjoy held throughout the year. Kumagaya City's specialty is Kumagaya udon. Udon noodles made with flour produced in Kumagaya are loved by locals. A famous tourist destination is Menuma Shodenzan, designated a National Treasure as a decorative building from the late Edo period. Kumagaya Sakura Tsutsumi, where cherry blossoms bloom all over the area in spring, is also famous. It has been selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots.