Culture Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale Jul 29th - Sep 17th 2018 Past Event Every three years, the Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale is held in the Niigata countryside. Both Japanese and international artists..
Museums Michelangelo of Echigo Alena Eckelmann In search of a master carver in Japan whose skills equaled those of Michelangelo
Culture Echigo-Yuzawano no Omatsuri Gaurav Raja Dahal On August 6, I was invited to Echigo Yuzawa to attend a local festival on onsen street. As Yuzawa is famous and most busy during..
15 Culture Saifukuji Temple Kim Saifukuji Temple is located in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, and its grounds look vastly different from summer to winter. Enjoying..
18 Culture Worth a Michelangelo Alena Eckelmann Finding a treasure trove for beautiful frescos, statues and carved ceilings crafted by Ishikawa Uncho, also known as the "Michelangelo..
Culture Shirataki Sake Brewery Tour, Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Shirataki Sake Brewery is in the heart of Yuzawa and benefits from the local pure water and air, as well as high quality rice to..
6 Festivals Niigata Craft Beer no Jin Bryan Baier A beer festival assembling a massive number of micro-brewers from all over Japan