Festivals Bishamondo Naked Man Festival, Urasa Mar 2 - Mar 3rd 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 Urasa Naked Man Pushing Festival Saturday - Mar 7th Urasa's Naked Pushing Festival lays claim to being one of Japan's most unique winter festivals. Participants dressed in..
Culture Nagaoka Hodare Festival Sunday - Mar 8th Wishing for fertility? The annual Nagaoka Hodare Festival is said to bring luck to those trying for a child, or hoping for a bountiful..
Activities Yairo no Mori Kids Snow Festival Tuesday - Mar 10th The Yairo no Mori Kids Snow Festival is an annual winter event designed with little ones in mind. Held at Urasa's Yairo no Mori..
Festivals Niigata Sakenojin Mar 14 - Mar 15th The Niigata Sakenojin has been held annually since 2004, and allows visitors to enjoy various different sake brews. The event also..
Activities Takada Castle Sakura Festival Apr 1 - Apr 15th Niigata's Takada Castle grounds are home to an annual sakura festival, where guests can enjoy over 2000 cherry trees in bloom...
Culture Tokamachi Kimono Festival Early May The Tokamachi Kimono Festival is held on the 3rd of May each year. The region is known for their kimono production, and it's..
Activities The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon Early Jun The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon has a picturesque running route, and delicious local eats and drinks at the finish line to enjoy...