Hoshikawa, or “Star River”, flows between Kumagaya and Gyoda, in Saitama prefecture. There are many carp in the river, and on its banks events such as the Uchiwa Fan Festival and Daruma Ichi Market are held. (M 36127) _ _.
Discovered on 24-12-1992 in Okutama by Hioki, T., Hayakawa, S.