Transportation Nagaoka Station Kim Bergström Nagaoka Station is one of the stops along the Joetsu Shinkansen line in Niigata Prefecture. The station has a range of amenities..
Activities Where to Find Cherry Blossoms in Urasa Kim Bergström There are many well-established spots across Japan to view cherry blossoms in the spring months, such as Ueno Park and Shinjuku..
Food Garden Cafe Ichishima Kim Bergström Garden Cafe Ichishima is located in Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, and offers a range of tasty eats and drinks with views out over..
Activities Zenibuchi Park Sakura Festival Kim Bergström The Zenibuchi Park Sakura Festival offers the chance to appreciate Japan's iconic cherry blossoms in a picturesque location.
Food Echigo Tsukemen Ishin Sleiman Azizi Part of CoCoLo Yuzawa shopping precinct in Echigo Yuzawa Station, Echigo Tsukemen Ishin is dipping ramen bar known for its signature..
Transportation Niigata Station Kim Bergström Niigata Station is located in Niigata City, and has both local and shinkansen lines which operate through it. The station is the..
Transportation Goodbye Tokyo, Hello Sado Kitsunetravel99 This is the story of the day I left Tokyo for a life on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture. It was a long day, but also an exciting..
Shopping CoCoLo Nagaoka Kim Bergström CoCoLo Nagaoka is a convenient shopping spot for locals and travelers alike, as it's connected to Nagaoka Station. The shopping..