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2024.04.26

Sixty carp streamers fluttering in the sea breeze! (Nou, Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture)

Sixty Koinobori (carp streamers) have been raised again this year at Benten Iwa in Nou, Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture, and…

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2024.04.24

Mizubasho (Asian skunk cabbage) at Imori-ike Pond: Best time to see until the first half of GW (Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture)

Mizubasho (Asian skunk cabbage) around “Imori-ike” in Myoko Plateau, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, is now at its best. It is…

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2024.04.22

East side of Roadside Station Arai Cottages with sauna open! (Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture)

Good access! Convenient to go to the mountains or to the sea with the cottage as a base! Targeting tourists…

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2024.04.17

See, touch, ride, and enjoy! Kubikino Rail Park Opens to the Public on Sunday, May 5

Kubikino Rail Park” in Hyakkenmachi, Kubiki Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, well known for the “Coppel” train, will be open…

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2024.04.03

Light purple spring welcomes you! Katakuri at its best (Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture)

The katakuris (dogtooth violet) flowers are now in full bloom at “Hida Historical Village” in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture.  Katakuris…

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2024.04.01

220 stalls lined up! Takada Joshi Park Cherry Blossom Viewing Party Opens (Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)

The Takada Joshi Park Cherry Blossom Viewing Party, a major spring event in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, opened on Friday,…

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2024.03.28

The end of spring skiing! Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort extended its operation until March 31 (Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture)

The ski resorts in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, received a large amount of snow in March. Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort…

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2024.03.25

Experience plans to make your cherry blossom viewing party and castle town stroll even more enjoyable!(Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)

Why don’t you enjoy strolling in kimono for this year’s cherry blossom viewing party? In conjunction with the 99th Takada…

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2024.03.21

【LIVE】 2024 Takada Joshi Park Cherry Blossom Viewing Live Camera (Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)

Check the blooming status of cherry blossoms in Takada Joshi Park via live camera! The camera switches about every 7…

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2024.03.13

Cheers with Cherry Blossoms! The largest craft beer event in the Joetsu area, to be held on the 30th (Sat.) and 31st (Sun.)

In conjunction with the 99th Takada Joshi Park Cherry Blossom Viewing Party, a major spring event in Joetsu City, Niigata…

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2024.03.13

A black reef shark joins the group! (Joetsu City Aquatic Museum, Umigatari)

The new mainstay of the aquarium! A black-helmeted white shark, which is rare in captivity in Japan, has joined the…

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2024.03.13

Unique texture! Marutaya Shoten (Kubiki Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture), where “fu manju” (wheat gluten buns) are a must-try!

Marutaya Shoten Marutaya is located about a 3-minute walk from the Joetsu City Kubiki Ward General Office in Niigata Prefecture….