6 Culture Uonuma Koji Salon Michael B Take a trip to see how a truly unique Japanese product is made. The Uonuma Koji Salon offers a glimpse into amazake, a staple...
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 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...
Culture Myoko Mountain Music Festival 2024 Kim The Myoko Mountain Music Festival was born from the idea of creating a world-class sustainable outdoor festival in the mounta...
Culture Tokamachi Kimono Festival 2025 Kim The Tokamachi Kimono Festival is held on the 3rd of May each year. The region is known for their kimono production, and it's ...
Culture Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi & Nagaoka Nakanoshima 2024 Kim The Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi and Nagaoka Nakanoshima has an impressive history of over 360 years.
11 Culture Satoyama Art Zoo Kim Want to see a host of animals in a natural environment? The Satoyama Art Zoo shows off a range of creatures, great and small ...
Culture Thomas the Tank Engine Exhibition 2020-2021 Kim A special event taking place at the Niigata City Art Museum celebrates the 75th anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine. The ev...
Culture Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival 2025 Kim The Itoigawa region of Niigata is one of the prefecture's best spots for anglerfish, and the multi-venue Itoigawa Anglerfish ...
Culture Japanese Ski Memorial Museum Avery Choi Joetsu city in Niigata Prefecture is the birthplace of skiing in Japan. Here at the Japanese Ski Memorial Museum, you get to ...