6 Food Sarukurayama Brewery Kim Bergström The Sarukurayama Brewery was opened in July 2018 in Minamiuonuma, Niigata, and boasts a range of different brews. The premises also..
Culture Japanese Ski Memorial Museum Avery Choi Joetsu city in Niigata Prefecture is the birthplace of skiing in Japan. Here at the Japanese Ski Memorial Museum, you get to know..
Activities Tamagawa Sake Brewery Kim Bergström If you're interested in Japanese sake, Niigata Prefecture is one of the best spots to give it a try. The Tamagawa Sake Brewery..
6 Food Cafe A Table Kim Bergström Cafe A Table is a mom-and-pop style cafe situated in Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture. The rustic and warm cafe serves up main meals,..
Culture Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum Kim Bergström If you enjoy modern art, the Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art is a fantastic spot to visit. It's filled with..
Culture Tokamachi Kimono Festival 2026 Sunday - May 3rd The Tokamachi Kimono Festival is held on the 3rd of May each year. The region is known for their kimono production, and it's..
7 Culture Bishamondo Through the Seasons Kim Bergström Urasa's Bishamondo Temple is a fantastic spot to witness Japan's distinct seasons in all their glory. From the colorful..
6 Culture Tomioka White Museum Kim Bergström The Tomioka White Museum showcases the works of Soichiro Tomioka, who painted many local and international snow-covered landscapes...