Culture Edamame Speed Eating Championships 2025 Sunday - Jul 20th For edamame fans, an event in Nagaoka challenges competitors to see how fast they can eat 650 grams of them, with both individual..
Culture Sado Island Galaxy Art Festival 2025-2026 Apr 25th - Mar 8th Known for its pristine natural landscapes and longstanding traditions, Niigata's Sado Island is no slouch on the art scene,..
Activities Muramatsu Park Kim Bergström Of the myriad destinations to appreciate sakura season in Niigata, Muramatsu Park is widely regarded as one of the best. With a..
Activities Ijimino Park Iris Garden Kim Bergström Located in the Shibata area of Niigata Prefecture, Ijimino Park is one of Japan's best parks for fans of irises. The grounds..
Activities Kamo Koinobori Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May In Niigata, one place you can see koinobori streamers is at the Kamo Koinobori Festival. The event has been running since 1989,..
Activities Shounsanso Autumn Leaves Light-up 2025 Late Oct - Late Nov Shounsanso is a landscaped Japanese garden in Kashiwazaki, Niigata, and it's known for having some spectacular fall foliage..
Culture Ime Shrine Gaurav Raja Dahal This shrine enshrines 3 main deities: Uke Mochi no Kami: The goddess of food, Ame no Uzume no Mikoto: The goddess of dawn, mirth,..
