Culture Art Mix Japan 2025 Kim Bergström Art Mix Japan (AMJ) is a unique cultural festival held every spring in Niigata City, incorporating a variety of performing ar...
Culture Tainai Hinamatsuri 2025 Kim Bergström One place to see Hina dolls in Niigata Prefecture is at the Tainai City Hinamatsuri, where Hina dolls that were once cherishe...
Culture Niigata Prefecture: Discover Japan’s Coastal Treasures and Cultural Heritage Tom Roseveare Niigata Prefecture, situated along Japan’s northwestern coast facing the Sea of Japan, is renowned for its stunning landscape...
Culture Discover the Best of Niigata City: Insights From a Local Ambassador Sandra Isaka From scenic riverside walks to lively markets and delicious culinary experiences, Niigata City has something for everyone!
Culture Murakami Machiya Doll Tour 2025 Kim Bergström The annual Murakami Machiya Doll Tour involves traditional hina dolls on display at equally historic venues–machiya are tradi...
Culture Tsunan Snow Carrot Digging Competition 2026 Kim Bergström The Tsunan specialty of snow carrots are sweet and almost fruit-like in taste, and they're celebrated at the Tsunan Snow Carr...
Culture Nagaoka Flower Fair 2025 Kim Bergström Running for over 30 years now, the Nagaoka Flower Fair presents the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of seasonal springtim...
Culture The Beer Fes in Nagaoka 2025 Kim Bergström Billed as the largest craft beer event on the Sea of Japan coastline, the Beer Fes in Nagaoka is set to include a wide vari...
Culture Niigata Soh Odori 2025 Kim Bergström The Niigata Soh Odori is the largest dance-based festival on the Sea of Japan coastline, and it draws in hundreds of thousand...
Culture Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi & Nagaoka Nakanoshima 2025 Kim Bergström The Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi and Nagaoka Nakanoshima has an impressive history of over 360 years.
