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 Acao Rose Festa 2026 Kim Bergström The Acao Rose Festa is billed as one of the best rose events in the Kanto region, with around 4000 roses covering an incredib...
Culture Furukawa Festival 2027 Veronica Carnevale The Furukawa Festival, or Furukawa Matsuri, is an annual event of Hida Furukawa’s Kata Wakamiya Shrine. During the two-day sp...
Culture Gyokuro no Sato Camellia Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Shizuoka's Gyokuro no Sato Camellia Garden is home to approximately 900 camellia trees in around 300 types, and since differe...
Culture Murakami Machiya Doll Tour 2027 Kim Bergström The annual Murakami Machiya Doll Tour involves traditional hina dolls on display at equally historic venues–machiya are tradi...
Culture Tsunan Snow Carrot Digging Competition 2027 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...
Culture Spring Festa at Alps Azumino National Park 2026 Kim Bergström While spring in Japan might immediately evoke visions of cherry blossoms, they're not the only flowers that can be enjoyed at...
Culture Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival 2026-2027 Kim Bergström The Izu Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival is a longstanding tradition spanning four decades, taking place annually from early De...
Activities Nagaoka Christmas Market 2026 Kim Bergström The Nagaoka Christmas Market invites visitors to celebrate the season with shopping, food, and sparkling lights. Hosted at Ao...
Activities Aollumination 2026-2027 Kim Bergström Aollumination is a seasonal illumination event that takes place at Aore Nagaoka during the winter months, beginning in mid-No...
