Culture The Science Behind Pixar 2019 Oct 12th - Nov 24th 2019 Past Event The Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art is hosting "The Science Behind Pixar" until November 24th, giving insight into the..
Food Ramen Wars 2023 Mid - Late Sep Past Event The annual Ramen Wars event in Niigata City brings some of Japan's best ramen chefs to the region. For 800 yen a serving, visitors..
Culture Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale 2018 Jul 29th - Sep 17th 2018 Past Event Every three years, the Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale is held in the Niigata countryside. Both Japanese and international artists..
Activities Free Ride World Tour 2019: Hakuba 2019 Jan 19th - 26th 2019 Past Event The Free Ride World Tour is coming to Hakuba in 2019! The first stop of the prestigious backcountry competition will be held between..
Lake Saiko Ice Tree Festival 2019 Jan 26th - Feb 17th 2019 Past Event Lake Saiko Ice Tree Festival runs annually from January to February. The frosted tree sculptures produce unique designs and wi..
Culture Candle Night in Matsumoto 2024 Mid Jun Enjoy a fantastic night by light of candles on green glass in the yard of the Matsumoto Museum of Art, with art and live music.
Nightlife Bentenjima Fireworks Festival 2024 Early Jul Bentenjima is a large island in Lake Hama. It holds one of the bigger, free, firework festivals in the area, usually on the first..
Culture Gujo Odori 2024 Mid Jul - Early Sep Gujo Odori is Japan's largest and one of the most famous dance festivals lasting thirty-two nights, three of which have dancing..