Culture Okutadamigo Information Center Rufus Starbuck Okutadamigo Information Center - a treasure trove of ideas for things to do while in the beautiful countryside of Uonuma
Activities Hydrangea Season at Kannonyama Park Kim Bergström If you're in Niigata during the rainy season and you're a hydrangea fan, there's one place you shouldn't miss. Kannonyama Par...
Fun Festivities in Yuzawa Jodi Brunner Yuzawa Town is a small town in Tokyo, Japan. It hosts the annual Yuzawa Festival, which attracts thousands of people from all...
Food Ezumiya Michael B Perfect for both any sized group (a lone patron or a large party), Ezumiya offers flavors representative of all of Japan from...
Activities Mastering Makihata-san C. Rio Makihata-san has been on my list of hikes for a long time, and what better time to climb then with the incoming fall colors?
Food Hakkaisan Izumi Village, Muikamachi Rufus Starbuck Hakkaisan Izumi Village is a multipurpose function area with a shop selling craft food and drinks. There is also a great Ital...
Activities Ipponsugi Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck A tiny family run ski resort right in the center of Yuzawa town within walking distance of the station. Great for families an...
Activities Echigo Hillside Park Rose Festival Kim Bergström From around early June to mid-June each year, Nagaoka's Echigo Hillside Park is home to a rose festival, with blooms in a var...
Activities Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Muikamachi Hakkaisan may not be a very well known resort but is long, steep and gets lots of snow. A long ropeway to the top ...
Activities Hunting for Bamboo Shoots in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Foraging for bamboo shoots in the mountains of Niigata.
Culture The Science Behind Pixar 2019 Kim Bergström The Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art is hosting "The Science Behind Pixar" until November 24th, giving insight into t...
Food Biens Popolo Kim Bergström Biens Popolo in Sanjo, Niigata, offers a range of sweet treats that look as amazing as they taste. You can either choose to e...
At the Top of Yuzawa Kogen Jerome Lee At the top of Yuzawa Kogen promises a sight that absolutely stuns in winter.
Food Little M Kim Bergström Little M is a new addition to the Niigata coffee scene. They have a range of different brews on offer, as well as baked goods...
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 Shinju...
