Park in Japan’s Saitama Pref. to Offer Camping, Aquatic Activities to Community

A community facility offering overnight camping facilities and aquatic activities will open on Saturday at Saiko lake in a municipal park in Toda, Saitama Prefecture. The facility, dubbed Saiko Base, is expected to serve as a hub for raising awareness of the importance of water resources, since the lake is used as a source of drinking water for the surrounding area during periods of drought and can function as a reservoir in the event of a disaster.