Shopping
Jimbocho Winter Sports Shop Street
There is a street in Tokyo with a high concentration of sports shops dedicated to winter sports. Acres of floor space to hunt for..
Hakkai-san Firewalking Festival 2024
Hakkai-san Firewalking Festival - crossing hot coals barefoot in the mountains of Niigata to ensure health and prosperity
Food
Sanpoutei in Koide
A gluttonous friend recently revealed to me that he makes a stop on his way back to his hometown, pulling off the expressway i..
Culture
Bishamondo Naked Man Festival, Urasa 2025
The Naked Man Festival at Urasa's Bishamondo is one of the top bizarre festivals in Japan and a wonderful night out each year..
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Activities
The Green Season at Lotte Arai Resort
Lotte Arai is well known as a winter ski resort but it also has plenty to offer in the summer. The Lotte Arai hotel features good..
Activities
Undiscovered Japan Top Tour Poll
13 regions of Japan involved with the Undiscovered Japan initiative have submitted a 2 day 1 night tour that showcases the best..
Activities
Hunting for Bamboo Shoots in Yuzawa
Foraging for bamboo shoots in the mountains of Niigata.
Culture
Jomonesque Japan 2016 2016-2017
Past EventJomon-era flame-style pottery from the Shinano River basin in Niigata comes to Tokyo
Gallery
Hakkai-san Firewalking Festival
Niigata
Sanpoutei in Koide
Niigata
Minakami River Rafting
Gunma
Heading to Fuji Rock Festival
Niigata
Bishamondo Temple in Urasa
Niigata
Tanigawadake
Gunma
