Activities Shounsanso Autumn Leaves Light-up 2024 Late Oct - Late Nov Shounsanso is a landscaped Japanese garden in Kashiwazaki, Niigata, and it's known for having some spectacular fall foliage..
Tokamachi Son-in-Law Throwing Event 2025 Mid Jan The Tokamachi muko (son-in-law) throwing event takes place on January 15th each year, and involves new husbands being thrown off..
Culture Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival 2025 Late Jan - Early Feb The Itoigawa region of Niigata is one of the prefecture's best spots for anglerfish, and the multi-venue Itoigawa Anglerfi..
Activities Koide International Snowball Fight 2025 Mid Feb The Koide International Snowball Fight is one of Japan's most unique festivals. Teams battle it out in groups of five to be..
Activities Tokamachi Snow Festival 2025 Mid Feb The Tokamachi Snow Festival has been held annually since 1950, and provides a fun way to enjoy the snow that this region of Japan..
Activities Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025 Late Feb Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival. There's both a hot air balloon competition, as..
Festivals Bishamondo Naked Man Festival, Urasa 2025 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 Urasa Naked Man Festival 2025 Early Mar Urasa's Naked Man Festival lays claim to being one of Japan's most unique winter festivals. Participants push and jostle..