The Tokamachi Kimono Festival is held on the 3rd of May each year. The region is known for their kimono production, and it's..
At the annual Tainai City Tulip Festival, around 800,000 tulips in 60 varieties are on display for visitors to enjoy. In addition,..
In Niigata, one place you can see koinobori streamers is at the Kamo Koinobori Festival. The event has been running since 1989,..
At the Ponshukan in Yuzawa, you can wait for your train while drinking vending-machine sake and bathing in an onsen where the hotspring..
A gluttonous friend recently revealed to me that he makes a stop on his way back to his hometown, pulling off the expressway i..
Kanzuri is a fermented chilli paste (or hot sauce) made only in Myoko using chillies, yuzu and koji. Once per winter, chillies harvested..
The Italia Ken, a long-established hotel located in Niigata city’s famous old district, Furumachi, still keeps its unique flav..
Wada-goya Mountain Hut located at Kagura Ski Resort provides skiier's with breathtaking views, reasonably priced accommodations,..
The JR Tadami line is a scenic railway route that runs through the mountainous regions of Fukushima and Niigata prefectures. The..
For those living in or visiting Niigata Prefecture during sakura season, one of the region's best spots to explore is the Kajikawachisui..