Iruma: Iru-Tea and Blue Impulse

Iruma is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, known for its beautiful satoyama landscapes, which are traditional rural areas combining farmland and forests.

The city is also famous for its local specialty, Iru-Tea, a high-quality green tea cultivated in the region’s rich soil. Additionally, Iruma is home to the Blue Impulse, Japan’s aerobatic demonstration team, which is based at the nearby Iruma Air Base. The team performs impressive aerial displays during events, attracting aviation enthusiasts from across the country.