6 Activities Tokamachi Ajisai Park Kim Rainy season isn't all doom and gloom - it's prime hydrangea time! The Tokamachi Ajisai Park boasts plenty of the beautiful b...
6 Activities Osaki Dam Park Kim The Osaki Dam Park in Minamiuonuma is a pleasant spot to enjoy the springtime blooms. It's also a site which features numerou...
Activities Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari Kim Niigata is blessed with two world class aquariums - one in Niigata City, and another in Joetsu. The Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari...
Food Taibow Coffee and Gelato Kim Taibow Coffee and Gelato is located in the Niigata countryside, and offers delicious caffeine fixes, as well as a range of ba...
Food Kukai Bistro Kim If you're a meat-lover, Kukai Bistro in Minamiuonuma is worth a visit. Their menu has a focus on steaks and hamburgers, and t...
Food IUJ Shokudo Kim Looking for a cheap lunch? The International University of Japan's shokudo, or cafeteria, is open not just to students but th...
Culture Echigo-Yuzawano no Omatsuri Gaurav Raja Dahal On August 6, I was invited to Echigo Yuzawa to attend a local festival on onsen street. As Yuzawa is famous and most busy dur...
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...
Activities Fuji Rock Festival - 2019 Jerome Lee Fuji Rock Festival 2019 took place at Naeba Ski Resort, from 26th to 28th July 2019.
Food Ezumiya Michael B Perfect for both any sized group (a lone patron or a large party), Ezumiya offers flavors representative of all of Japan from...
