Culture Exploring Echigo Tsumari Art Field Rufus Starbuck Echigo Tsumari Art Field is a massive exhibition with lofty ideals of reconnecting art and nature. All the works are dotted around..
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..
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 Thomas the Tank Engine Exhibition 2020-2021 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..
Culture Taro Okamoto Exhibition 2020-2021 Dec 19th 2020 - Mar 7th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Niigata Prefectural Bandaijima Museum looks at the road leading to the creation of Taro..
Culture Lisa Larson - A Journey Through Time 2021 Apr 10th - Jun 13th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition at Niigata's Niitsu Art Museum looks at the works of Swedish artist Lisa Larson, who is known for her warm..
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 Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum Kim Bergström If you enjoy modern art, the Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art is a fantastic spot to visit. It's filled with..
