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2024.01.15

Natural brilliance created by the earth! Minerals of the World Exhibition” at Joetsu Science Museum (Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)

The “World Mineral Exhibition” featuring gemstones such as amethyst, ruby, and diamonds known as precious stones is being held at…

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2024.01.15

Chinkoro” is a lucky charm for the koshogatsu.　Five types of chinkoros, including the zodiac sign Tatsu, are now on sale (Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture).

Chinkororo, a lucky charm for the koshogatsu season, is now on sale at Obamaya Confectionery in Yoshikawa-ku, Joetsu City. The…

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2023.12.29

Year-end annual event! Shark Auction at Ichijin Joetsu Fish Market

With the end of the year approaching, the auction for shark, an essential ingredient for New Year’s dishes in the…

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2023.12.06

Christmas Limited Underwater Dolphin Performance! (Joetsu City Aquatic Museum Umigatari)

Christmas-only events such as an underwater dolphin performance featuring a trainer dressed as Santa Claus have begun at the Joetsu…

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2023.12.05

Shime-nawa making, a handicraft during the off-season for farmers, is at its peak (Sanwa Ward, Joetsu City)

There is less than one month left in this year. At “Mai Village Sanwa,” which sells rice in Sanwa-ku, Joetsu…

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2023.12.04

Ascending dragon with “dragon” motif! Myoko City traditional sedge work (Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture)

The annual manufacturing that feels the end of the year… Production of sedge work, a traditional handicraft in the Hiramaru…

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2023.10.24

Picture book “Panda no Dosun” original picture exhibition at Furusat! (Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)

An exhibition of original pictures of the picture book “Panda no Dosun” by Yumiko Nishimura, an illustrator from Joetsu City,…

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2023.09.14

Beginners welcome! Killing Squad Workshop by Nokizarushu on 23rd (Sat.), Calling for participants (Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)

A hands-on workshop of sword fighting by “Echigo No Kizarushu,” a team of sword killers based in Joetsu City, Niigata…

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2023.09.11

Autumn was found on an aerial walk! Cosmos at its best in Kurohime (Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture)

The colorful cosmos are in full bloom at Kurohime Highland in Shinano-cho, Nagano Prefecture. Filming: Friday, September 8, 2023 Kurohime…

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2023.08.29

Kurohime Green Garden” (Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture), where dahlias and autumn cherry blossoms are in full bloom

Cosmos are at their best from mid-September! A full range of facilities for children, adults, and even pets! Shinano Town,…

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2023.08.07

津南町50万本の「ヒマワリ」が見ごろ！（新潟県津南町）

The sunflowers at Tsunan Himawari Hiroba, a tourist attraction in Tsunan Town known for its 500,000 sunflowers, are partially in…

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2023.08.03

Kaminariishi Farm” blueberry picking experience (Nakago Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)

Enjoy the ripeness! At Kaminariishi Farm, located in Fukuda, Nakagou-ku, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, visitors can enjoy picking blueberries, which…