Activities Shounsanso Autumn Leaves Light-up 2024 Kim Bergström Shounsanso is a landscaped Japanese garden in Kashiwazaki, Niigata, and it's known for having some spectacular fall foliage t...
Activities Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival 2024 Kim Bergström The Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival is held on the grounds of the picturesque Yahiko Shrine. It is the largest chrysanthemum fe...
Christmas Candle Night 2024 Kim Bergström A special illumination event at Echigo Hillside Park this winter will see the venue open after dark on select dates for their...
Tokamachi Son-in-Law Throwing Event 2025 Kim Bergström The Tokamachi muko (son-in-law) throwing event takes place on January 15th each year, and involves new husbands being thrown ...
Culture Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival 2025 Kim Bergström The Itoigawa region of Niigata is one of the prefecture's best spots for anglerfish, and the multi-venue Itoigawa Anglerfish ...
Activities Koide International Snowball Fight 2025 Kim Bergström The Koide International Snowball Fight is one of Japan's most unique festivals. Teams battle it out in groups of five to be c...
Activities Tokamachi Snow Festival 2025 Kim Bergström The Tokamachi Snow Festival has been held annually since 1950, and provides a fun way to enjoy the snow that this region of J...
Activities Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival. There's both a hot air balloon competition, as well...
Culture Bishamondo Naked Man Festival, Urasa 2025 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 Urasa Naked Man Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Urasa's Naked Man Festival lays claim to being one of Japan's most unique winter festivals. Participants push and jostle thei...
