Culture Niigata’s Furumachi Geigi Alena Eckelmann Niigata’s geisha are called “Furumachi Geigi” and they are not some illusive creatures but visitors can get close up and watc...
Culture What's Niigata Sign Kim The What's Niigata sign has become a popular destination for those who appreciate a fun photo opportunity! The sign has moved...
Culture Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art Kim The Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art was opened in 1993 and includes a host of both Japanese and international modern...
Culture Yahiko Shrine The Tahiko-Jinja, also called Iyahiko-Jinja, is a Shinto shrine in the village of Yahiko in the Nishikanbara District of Niig...
6 Culture Autumn at Yahiko Shrine Kim Yahiko Shrine in Niigata is a popular spot to pray for love and good fortune. It's also particularly popular in autumn when t...
Culture Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale Kim Every three years, the Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale is held in the Niigata countryside. Both Japanese and international artis...
Culture Disney's "The Magic of Animation" Kim Disney's The Magic of Animation exhibition is currently being held at the Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art. The displ...
Culture A Guide to Sake in Niigata City Niaya Harper Niigata Prefecture is home to some 90 sake breweries and is famous for producing some of the country’s top quality sake. In N...
Culture Niigata's Ancient Flame-shaped Pots Rufus Starbuck Amazing pottery from 5,000 years ago. The birth of art in Japan. Flame-shaped pottery from the Shinano River area of Niigata.
Culture The Ito Mansion Alexis Guiral A description of my experience at the Ito mansion in Niigata prefecture. This is a translation of my previous article, approv...
