Culture Nagaoka Festival 2026 Early Aug Nagaoka Festival and Fireworks a tradition since 1946 to commemorate victims of war and earthquakes.
Culture Katakai Festival 2026 Mid Sep As summer fades into autumn, Niigata Prefecture's Ojiya City celebrates the Katakai Festival, one of Japan's most spectacular..
Festivals Niigata Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Aug As with many summer festivals, the highlight of the Niigata Festival is the fireworks in the evening over the river. On Friday..
Culture Niigata Prefecture: Discover Japan’s Coastal Treasu... Tom Roseveare Niigata Prefecture, situated along Japan’s northwestern coast facing the Sea of Japan, is renowned for its stunning landscapes..
Culture Tokamachi Son-in-Law Throwing Event 2027 Mid Jan The Tokamachi muko (son-in-law) throwing event takes place on January 15th each year, and involves new husbands being thrown off..
Recommended Festivals Fuji Rock Festival 2026 Late Jul The biggest outdoor music festival in Japan, Fuji Rock Festival takes places in Naeba, Niigata prefecture each summer.
Culture Tsunan Snow Carrot Digging Competition 2026 Late Mar The Tsunan specialty of snow carrots are sweet and almost fruit-like in taste, and they're celebrated at the Tsunan Snow Carrot..
Culture Christmas Illumination 2025 Dec 6th - 25th 2025 Past Event A special illumination event at Echigo Hillside Park this winter will see the venue open after dark on select dates for their illumination..