Culture Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Itoigawa region of Niigata is one of the prefecture's best spots for anglerfish, and the multi-venue Itoigawa Anglerfish ...
Culture The Kitsune Bride's House Elena Lisina The mysterious kitsune fox from Japanese folklore has magical powers. The museum in Tsugawa is dedicated to this character. E...
Culture What's Niigata Sign Kim Bergström The What's Niigata sign has become a popular destination for those who appreciate a fun photo opportunity! The sign has moved...
Culture Echigo-Yuzawano no Omatsuri Gaurav Raja Dahal On August 6, I was invited to Echigo Yuzawa to attend a local festival on onsen street. As Yuzawa is famous and most busy dur...
Culture Kanban Khawarano Omisey Gaurav Raja Dahal Attending Kanban Khawarano Omisey was an interesting experience. It was a real eye opener into the different crafts and activ...
15 Culture Saifukuji Temple Kim Bergström Saifukuji Temple is located in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, and its grounds look vastly different from summer to winter. Enjoy...
Culture Niitsu Railway Museum Kim Bergström The Niitsu Railway Museum highlights the importance that rail transportation has had on this Niigata town. There are various ...
Culture Fuji Rock Festival 2025 Serena Ogawa The biggest outdoor music festival in Japan, Fuji Rock Festival takes places in Naeba, Niigata prefecture each summer.
Culture Tsubame Sanjo Factory Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Tsubame Sanjo is a region of Niigata Prefecture well known for its manufacturing industry, specifically for metalwork, blacks...
Culture Nishikigoi no Sato Michael B Ojiya City in Niigata Prefecture is world-famous for its cultivation of Koi fish. Nishikigoi no Sato offers visitors a chance...
