Food Arco Iris Bryan Baier Arco Iris is the latest modern Mexican cuisine addition to Niigata and is the only place this author knows of to get an authentic..
Food Adore Restaurant in Muikamachi Rufus Starbuck Adore Restaurant on the second floor of the Muikamachi Aeon serves delicious Sri Lankan and Indian curries.
6 Activities Views of Naeba Ski Resort C. Rio Taking a break from our usual snowboarding turf, my friend and I decided to check out Naeba Ski Resort. Just on the other side of..
7 Activities Leaving Gunma via the SCT C. Rio Following the Snow Country Trail from Gunma to Niigata, I managed to snag a sweet campsite with spectacular views down into th..
8 Activities Neaba Valley to Saragakyo Valley C. Rio This summer I set upon the goal of trying to hike all the parts of the Snow Country Trail, the 280 mile loop that connects the..
Food Patisserie Sphere in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Most new builds out in this part of the countryside seem to be old peoples' homes these days, so it was with some exciteme..
7 Activities Sunset Hike up Tanigawadake C. Rio It was late afternoon and the weather was too good not to try to head up into the mountains. Tanigawadake from a distance was..
Food Urajiro Restaurant in Shukuyu no Yu Rufus Starbuck An onsen and art gallery just past Tashiro Ropeway but the real find is a little restaurant inside serving great Thai food.