Culture Nishikigoi no Sato Michael B Ojiya City in Niigata Prefecture is world-famous for its cultivation of Koi fish. Nishikigoi no Sato offers visitors a chance to..
Culture Things to Do in Niigata City Niaya Harper Niigata City is a port city known for its fresh and delicious seafood, rice, and sake. Here are a few must do things while in Niigata..
Culture Shirone Kite Battle 2026 Early Jun The Shirone Kite Festival is an annual event dating back to the mid 1800's. A kite was crashed by residents of Shirone into..
Culture Sado Island Galaxy Art Festival 2025-2026 Apr 25th - Mar 8th Known for its pristine natural landscapes and longstanding traditions, Niigata's Sado Island is no slouch on the art scene,..
Culture Niigata Sakenojin 2026 Mar 7th - Mar 8th The Niigata Sakenojin has been held annually since 2004, and allows visitors to enjoy various different sake brews. The event also..
Culture Earth Celebration on Sado Island 2026 Aug 22nd - Aug 24th Kodo Earth Celebration on Sado Island
Festivals Tainai Hinamatsuri 2026 Feb 5th - Apr 5th One place to see Hina dolls in Niigata Prefecture is at the Tainai City Hinamatsuri, where Hina dolls that were once cherished in..
Culture Art Mix Japan 2026 Mid Apr Art Mix Japan (AMJ) is a unique cultural festival held every spring in Niigata City, incorporating a variety of performing arts..