Culture Shirone Kite Museum Kim Bergström The Shirone area of Niigata has a long and colorful history with kites.
Culture Kajikawachisui Memorial Park Kim Bergström For those living in or visiting Niigata Prefecture during sakura season, one of the region's best spots to explore is the Kajikawachisui Memorial Park.
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 debut last year.
Culture Viva Video! Shigeko Kubota Exhibition 2021 Mar 20th - Jun 6th 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at the Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art looks at the works of Niigata-born Shigeko Kubota (1937-2015), who was known
Activities As Autumn Turns to Winter Kim Bergström The onset of winter in Niigata's snow country is fast and furious, but after the first snow of the year, many fall elements still peek through.
Food Uono River Ayu Festival 2025 Late Aug The Uono River in Niigata is a tributary of the Shinano River - Japan'
