Culture Enma Market 2026 Jun 14th - Jun 16th Held from June 14th to 16th, the historic Enma Market in Niigata's Kashiwazaki area draws more than 200,000 visitors each year...
Activities Cosplay Gataket at Mitsuke English Garden 2026 Early Apr Niigata's Mitsuke English Garden is adding some fun this April with their Cosplay Gataket event, returning after its successful..
Planning Sado Island Inn Named One of TIME’s World’s Greates... Kim Bergström Mar 19, 2025 Sado Island's global recognition is continuing in 2025, with the addition of NIPPONIA Sado Aikawa Kanayamacho on TIME maga..
Transportation JR East to Launch First Ever Shinkansen Mystery Game Kim Bergström Jan 22, 2025 Travel enthusiasts and puzzle lovers are in for a fun new experience starting in late February. JR East’s Niigata Branch has p..
Culture Art Mix Japan 2026 Mid Apr Art Mix Japan (AMJ) is a unique cultural festival held every spring in Niigata City, incorporating a variety of performing arts..
Culture Tainai Hinamatsuri 2026 Late Jan - Late Mar One place to see Hina dolls in Niigata Prefecture is at the Tainai City Hinamatsuri, where Hina dolls that were once cherished in..
Activities Nagaoka Christmas Market 2025 Late Dec The Nagaoka Christmas Market invites visitors to celebrate the season with shopping, food, and sparkling lights. Hosted at Aore..
Activities Aollumination 2025-2026 Mid Nov - Mid Feb Aollumination is a seasonal illumination event that takes place at Aore Nagaoka during the winter months, beginning in mid-November..
