7 Culture Bishamondo Through the Seasons Kim Bergström Urasa's Bishamondo Temple is a fantastic spot to witness Japan's distinct seasons in all their glory. From the colorful..
Culture Niitsu Railway Museum Kim Bergström The Niitsu Railway Museum highlights the importance that rail transportation has had on this Niigata town. There are various exhibits..
Museums Shirone Kite Museum Kim Bergström The Shirone area of Niigata has a long and colorful history with kites. The region has an annual kite festival with origins dating..
Culture The Kitsune Bride's House Elena Lisina The mysterious kitsune fox from Japanese folklore has magical powers. The museum in Tsugawa is dedicated to this character. Every..
Culture Shirataki Sake Brewery Tour, Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Shirataki Sake Brewery is in the heart of Yuzawa and benefits from the local pure water and air, as well as high quality rice to..
Culture Okome no Gakkou Gaurav Raja Dahal Okome no Gakkou is a rice museum, located in Bokushi Street in Minamiuonuma, Niigata. Alongside the opportunity to taste delicious..
17 Culture Kashiwazaki Trip Jieyi Zhou Kashiwazaki is a city located in the northern-central area of Niigata Prefecture, with a 89,000-strong population.
Culture Viva Video! Shigeko Kubota Exhibition 2021 Mar 20th - Jun 6th 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at the Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art looks at the works of Niigata-born Shigeko Kubota (1937-2015),..