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...
Culture Mano Town, Sado Island Jonathan Perry Enjoying the fine scenery and free alcohol of Mano Town
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 ...
17 Culture Kashiwazaki Trip Jieyi Zhou Kashiwazaki is a city located in the northern-central area of Niigata Prefecture, with a 89,000-strong population.
Culture Michelangelo of Echigo Alena Eckelmann In search of a master carver in Japan whose skills equaled those of Michelangelo
9 Culture Suwa Shrine in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Suwa Shrine is a peaceful Shinto shrine in Yuzawa that features in the Snow Country novel
Culture Okome no Gakkou Gaurav Raja Dahal Okome no Gakkou is a rice museum, located in Bokushi Street in Minamiuonuma, Niigata. Alongside the opportunity to taste del...
Culture The Beer Fes in Nagaoka Kim 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 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 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.