Culture Chinkoro Winter Markets, Tokamachi Rufus Starbuck The Chinkoro Winter Markets in Tokamachi take place on January 10, 15, 20 & 25. They are a traditional craft and farmers' market..
Culture Ime Shrine Gaurav Raja Dahal This shrine enshrines 3 main deities: Uke Mochi no Kami: The goddess of food, Ame no Uzume no Mikoto: The goddess of dawn, mirth,..
Culture Horumon Festival at Bandai City Jun 26th - Jul 25th 2021 Past Event From June 26th until July 25th, Niigata's Bandai City Park will be hosting a Horumon Festival. For the unaware, horumon refers..
Culture Hunters on Land Jul 3rd - Sep 5th 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at the Niigata Bandaijima Art Museum looks at the theme of hunters on land, and will explore a range..
Culture Disney's "The Magic of Animation" Kim Disney's The Magic of Animation exhibition is currently being held at the Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art. The display..
Culture Autumn Sake Festival Oct 30th - 31st 2021 Past Event On the weekend of October 30th/31st, Niigata's Imayotsuka Sake Brewery is hosting an autumn sake festival. The event includes..
7 Culture Bishamondo Through the Seasons Kim Urasa's Bishamondo Temple is a fantastic spot to witness Japan's distinct seasons in all their glory. From the colorful..
Culture Thomas the Tank Engine Exhibition Dec 24th 2020 - Mar 28th 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at the Niigata City Art Museum celebrates the 75th anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine. The event..