Culture Bishamondo Naked Man Festival, Urasa Rufus Starbuck The Naked Man Festival at Urasa's Bishamondo is one of the top bizarre festivals in Japan and a wonderful night out each year...
Culture Shirataki Sake Brewery Tour, Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Shirataki Sake Brewery is in the heart of Yuzawa and benefits from the local pure water and air, as well as high quality rice...
6 Culture Niigata Craft Beer no Jin Bryan Baier A beer festival assembling a massive number of micro-brewers from all over Japan
Culture Exploring Echigo Tsumari Art Field Rufus Starbuck Echigo Tsumari Art Field is a massive exhibition with lofty ideals of reconnecting art and nature. All the works are dotted a...
Culture Michelangelo of Echigo Alena Eckelmann In search of a master carver in Japan whose skills equaled those of Michelangelo
Culture Untoan Temple outside Muikamachi Rufus Starbuck A famous temple in the Minami Uonuma region that has played an important part in local history. A relaxing, beautiful temple ...
Culture Tarai-bune in Ogi Town, Sado Island Alena Eckelmann Ever fancied a ride in a cut-off barrel? Try tarai-bune in Ogi Town, Sado Island.
Area Sado Island Josef Diermair Sado island has a great cultural history which you can encounter on almost every corner. You can experience natural beauty an...
