Activities Cosplay Gataket at Mitsuke English Garden 2025 Sunday - Apr 6th Niigata's Mitsuke English Garden is adding some fun this April with their Cosplay Gataket event, returning after its successful..
Planning Sado Island Inn Named One of TIME’s World’s Greates... Kim Bergström Mar 19, 2025 Sado Island's global recognition is continuing in 2025, with the addition of NIPPONIA Sado Aikawa Kanayamacho on TIME maga..
Transportation JR East to Launch First Ever Shinkansen Mystery Game Kim Bergström Jan 22, 2025 Travel enthusiasts and puzzle lovers are in for a fun new experience starting in late February. JR East’s Niigata Branch has p..
Culture Art Mix Japan 2025 Apr 12th - Apr 13th Art Mix Japan (AMJ) is a unique cultural festival held every spring in Niigata City, incorporating a variety of performing arts..
Culture Tainai Hinamatsuri 2026 Late Jan - Late Mar One place to see Hina dolls in Niigata Prefecture is at the Tainai City Hinamatsuri, where Hina dolls that were once cherished in..
Activities Nagaoka Christmas Market 2025 Late Dec The Nagaoka Christmas Market invites visitors to celebrate the season with shopping, food, and sparkling lights. Hosted at Aore..
Activities Aollumination 2025-2026 Mid Nov - Mid Feb Aollumination is a seasonal illumination event that takes place at Aore Nagaoka during the winter months, beginning in mid-November..
Culture Niigata Prefecture: Discover Japan’s Coastal Treasu... Tom Roseveare Niigata Prefecture, situated along Japan’s northwestern coast facing the Sea of Japan, is renowned for its stunning landscapes..