Camping & Trekking Sado's Dramatic Sotokaifu Coastline Amber Mezbourian Explore the jagged cliffs and breathtaking views of Sado's dramatic Sotokaifu coastline, and find true solitude in the small..
Activities Sado Toki Marathon 2026 Late Apr The Sado Toki Marathon offers full and half-marathon events alongside a 10km and shorter fun run routes.
Activities Apallusion 2026 Early Jul - Mid Nov Apallusion is an illumination event held at the APA Resort in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture.
Activities Urasa Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 Late Oct - Mid Nov Chrysanthemums are Japan's national flower, and there are plenty of them on display at the annual Urasa Chrysanthemum festival..
6 Winter Sports Tanigawadake in Winter C. Rio Of all the seasons to climb Tanigawadake, winter is certainly the most dangerous and difficult, but also the most rewarding.
10 Activities Winter in Snow Country Kim Bergström Minami Uonuma is in the middle of Niigata’s snow country. The winters out here can be harsh but the colder months have their o..
6 Activities Views of Naeba Ski Resort C. Rio Taking a break from our usual snowboarding turf, my friend and I decided to check out Naeba Ski Resort. Just on the other side of..
Activities As Autumn Turns to Winter Kim Bergström The onset of winter in Niigata's snow country is fast and furious, but after the first snow of the year, many fall elements..