Culture Niigata City Marathon 2026 Mid Oct Now in its 40th year, the Niigata City Marathon has a course that takes participants past some of the urban area's scenic spots..
Culture Tarai-bune in Ogi Town, Sado Island Alena Eckelmann Ever fancied a ride in a cut-off barrel? Try tarai-bune in Ogi Town, Sado Island.
Festivals Enma Market 2026 Jun 14th - Jun 16th Held from June 14th to 16th, the historic Enma Market in Niigata's Kashiwazaki area draws more than 200,000 visitors each year...
Culture Urasa Station Manish Prabhune I was not at all prepared to know what to expect and in Tokyo it was already quite cold when I started my first journey on the Joetsu..
Festivals Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi & Nagaoka Nak... Early Jun The Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi and Nagaoka Nakanoshima has an impressive history of over 360 years.
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..
Culture Wara Art Festival 2026 Late Oct Straw dinosaurs on display at Niigata City's Nishikan Ward, Uwasekigata Park
Festivals Bishamondo Naked Man Festival, Urasa 2026 Late Feb - Early Mar The Naked Man Festival at Urasa's Bishamondo is one of the top bizarre festivals in Japan and a wonderful night out each year..