Culture The Science Behind Pixar 2019 Kim The Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art is hosting "The Science Behind Pixar" until November 24th, giving insight into t...
Food Ramen Wars 2023 Kim The annual Ramen Wars event in Niigata City brings some of Japan's best ramen chefs to the region. For 800 yen a serving, vis...
Culture Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale 2018 Kim Every three years, the Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale is held in the Niigata countryside. Both Japanese and international artis...
Activities Free Ride World Tour 2019: Hakuba 2019 John Blagys The Free Ride World Tour is coming to Hakuba in 2019! The first stop of the prestigious backcountry competition will be held ...
Lake Saiko Ice Tree Festival 2019 Jessica A Paje Lake Saiko Ice Tree Festival runs annually from January to February. The frosted tree sculptures produce unique designs and w...
Culture Echizen Asakura Mantoya Lightup 2024 Takako Sakamoto Echizen Asakura Mantoya in Fukui is an annual summer illumination event held at the ancient historical site, Ichijodani Asaku...
Nightlife Toyohashi's Tezutsu Hanabi 2024 Chris Glenn Toyohashi's hand held Tezutsu fireworks are believed to have originated as a form of battlefield and inter castle communicati...
Culture Getting Naked in Konomiya 2025 Chris Glenn There are lots of naked people running wild in the streets of the sleepy township of Konomiya, just west of Nagoya City. Stre...
Culture Princess Road Procession 2025 Katrina Webber This parade takes place in Kiga, Hamamatsu the first Saturday and Sunday of April. See the re-enacted procession of an Edo-er...
