Activities Nagaoka Christmas Market 2024 Kim Bergström The Nagaoka Christmas Market invites visitors to celebrate the season with shopping, food, and sparkling lights. Hosted at Ao...
Activities Aollumination 2024-2025 Kim Bergström Aollumination is a seasonal illumination event that takes place at Aore Nagaoka during the winter months, beginning in mid-No...
Culture Niigata Prefecture: Discover Japan’s Coastal Treasures and Cultural Heritage Tom Roseveare Niigata Prefecture, situated along Japan’s northwestern coast facing the Sea of Japan, is renowned for its stunning landscape...
Culture Discover the Best of Niigata City: Insights From a Local Ambassador Sandra Isaka From scenic riverside walks to lively markets and delicious culinary experiences, Niigata City has something for everyone!
Culture Murakami Machiya Doll Tour 2025 Kim Bergström The annual Murakami Machiya Doll Tour involves traditional hina dolls on display at equally historic venues–machiya are tradi...
Niigata City Marathon 2025 Kim Bergström Now in its 40th year, the Niigata City Marathon has a course that takes participants past some of the urban area's scenic spo...
Tsunan Snow Carrot Digging Competition 2025 Kim Bergström The Tsunan specialty of snow carrots are sweet and almost fruit-like in taste, and they're celebrated at the Tsunan Snow Carr...
Activities Sado Toki Marathon 2025 Kim Bergström The Sado Toki Marathon offers full and half-marathon events alongside a 10km and shorter fun run routes.
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...
Culture Gosen Knit Fes 2025 Kim Bergström Running for almost a decade now, the Gosen Knit Fes celebrates this woolly art form in various ways. The entire town takes pa...
