Activities Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival 2025 Nov 1st - Nov 24th The Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival is held on the grounds of the picturesque Yahiko Shrine. It is the largest chrysanthemum festival..
Food Minamiuonuma Majidon Project Kim Bergström The annual Minamiuonuma Majidon Competition is a way to promote the region's delicious koshihikari rice in unique ways. Dozens..
Food Ramen Shop Gaurav Raja Dahal I am confident in saying this is one of the tastiest ramen shops I have ever tried in Japan. Specifically, the taste of the spicy..
Food Heaven's Cafe Michael B If you're craving authentic, delicious American pizza while touring Japan's Snow Country, Heaven's Cafe is the place..
7 Transportation Teien-no-sato Honai Kim Bergström Japan has numerous unique highway rest areas, and Niigata's Teien-no-sato Honai brings the outdoors in! The rest stop is filled..
Culture Niigata Science Museum Kim Bergström The Niigata Science Museum is a great way to connect with various aspects of how the world works. From physics to robotics, flora..
Activities The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon 2025 Early Jun The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon has a picturesque running route, and delicious local eats and drinks at the finish line to enjoy...
7 Food Huckleberry Bakery Kim Bergström Huckleberry Bakery in Urasa offers up a range of tasty baked goods in a mom-and-pop style store setting.
