Meet the "Swimming Jewels" of Niigata Prefecture
Niigata prefecture's Yamakoshi Village is home to painterly landscapes, as well as the coveted Nishikigoi - a breed of carp coveted as "swimming jewels".
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Niigata prefecture's Yamakoshi Village is home to painterly landscapes, as well as the coveted Nishikigoi - a breed of carp coveted as "swimming jewels".
The Hokkaido District Transport Bureau has launched a safety info website to help foreign travelers enjoy backcountry skiing safely. Read on to learn the tips that you should know before you go!
Take a drive to experience the craftsmanship nurtured in Tohoku and Niigata, and enjoy the area's history and nature!
San’inkaigan UNESCO Global Geopark is a hidden gem in central Japan! Here you can kayak around the beautiful coastline, and explore the many caves and unique rock formations that line the coast of Tottori prefecture.
Have you ever ridden a steam locomotive before? You rarely see them nowadays, but you can still ride them between prefectures Niigata and Fukushima. The SL Banetsu Monogatari is a nostalgic steam locomotive train that travels between Niitsu Station and Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, offering an extraordinary train journey for adults and children alike!
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