Shopping JA Minami Uonuma Yairo Agri Park Kim If you are in the Urasa area of Minamiuonuma and looking for a reasonably priced place to pick up fruit, vegetables, and othe...
Culture Kajikawachisui Memorial Park Kim For those living in or visiting Niigata Prefecture during sakura season, one of the region's best spots to explore is the Kaj...
Transportation Yahiko Station Kim Japan is home to some pretty impressive architectural displays – both traditional and modern – and that extends to many of th...
Tokamachi Son-in-Law Throwing Event 2025 Kim The Tokamachi muko (son-in-law) throwing event takes place on January 15th each year, and involves new husbands being thrown ...
Activities Shounsanso Autumn Leaves Light-up 2024 Kim Shounsanso is a landscaped Japanese garden in Kashiwazaki, Niigata, and it's known for having some spectacular fall foliage t...
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, mi...
Culture The Artisans Trail Lucy Dayman Hokuriku is a region on the northwestern side of Honshu, the largest of Japan's islands. The area is rich in food, untouched ...
Culture Shirone Kite Museum Kim The Shirone area of Niigata has a long and colorful history with kites. The region has an annual kite festival with origins d...
Activities Sakura Season At Hakusan Park 2025 Kim Niigata City's Hakusan Park is home to around 160 Somei Yoshino cherry trees, making it one of the area's top spots to visit ...
Activities Hydrangea Season at Kannonyama Park Kim 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...
