Culture Roadside Art Exhibition 2026 Jan 24th - Mar 22nd 2026 Past Event A lot of us expect to see art in certain places like museums or galleries, but perhaps we forget that oftentimes it’s right in..
Culture Urasa Naked Man Festival 2027 Early Mar Urasa's Naked Man Festival lays claim to being one of Japan's most unique winter festivals. Participants push and jostle..
Culture Echigo Tsumari Art Field Sophia Warren Nestled out in the countryside of Niigata prefecture, Echigo Tsumari does not seem to be frequented by foreign travelers in the..
12 Gardens & Parks Niigata's Saito Family Summer Villa Tomoko Kamishima In 1918, a wealthy merchant in Niigata, Saito Kijuro (IV), built a beautiful summer villa; carefully and spaciously planned for..
Festivals Bishamondo Naked Man Festival, Urasa 2027 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..
Culture The Artisans Trail Lucy Dayman Hokuriku is a region on the northwestern side of Honshu, the largest of Japan's islands. The area is rich in food, untouched..
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 Niigata’s Furumachi Geigi Alena Eckelmann Niigata’s geisha are called “Furumachi Geigi” and they are not some illusive creatures but visitors can get close up and watch..