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2022.04.12

Commemorative “Sado Kisen Gobunin” (seal of Sado Steamship) for the World Heritage candidate is now on sale!

Sado Kisen’s original “Gobunin” seal, commemorating the decision to nominate “Sado Island’s Gold Mine” as a World Heritage Site, has…

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2022.04.12

Spring is in full bloom! Katakuris in full bloom (Hida Historical Village, Myoko City)

A colony of dogtooth violet adorns the satoyama. Now is the best time to see them! Katakuris are at their…

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2022.03.31

Exhibits renewed! Myoko Plateau Visitor Center opens on Friday, April 1.

 The gateway to Myoko Togakushi National Park! The Myoko Plateau Visitor Center, located at Imori-ike Pond in Myoko Plateau, Myoko…

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2022.03.28

Tsubame Onsen “Golden Hot Spring” scheduled to open April 2! (Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture)

Golden Hot Spring” in Tsubame Onsen, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, is popular as an open-air bath in the mountains at…

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2022.03.17

Naoetsu D51 Rail Park opens on Saturday 19, partially renovated facilities (Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)

Please visit Naoetsu, the town of railroads! Naoetsu D51 Rail Park, a facility of the Echigo Tokimeki Railway where visitors…

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2022.03.14

Joetsu City”, a special edition of the travel guidebook “Rurubu” is now available! (Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)

Recommendations from locals is a lot of fun! A special edition of Rurubu, a travel guidebook for Joetsu City, Niigata…

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2022.03.14

Second place overall in the JR East Ekiben contest! Hotel High Mart “Nishinmeshi” (Nishinmeishi)

Delicious, even for railfans! Nishinmeshi, an ekiben produced and sold by Hotel Hi-Mart in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, was awarded…

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2022.03.11

Hosted by a snowboarder who appeared on the TV show Terrace House“BREW GARDEN2022” Saturday, 12th! (Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture)

On Saturday, March 12 at Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, “BREW GARDEN 2022,” a popular annual…

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2022.03.07

A new specialty of Naoetsu! Okuramai” filled with history and enthusiasm completed (Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)

Kitamaebune × Osenmai  PR for Naoetsu throughout Japan! A citizens’ group in the Naoetsu area of Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture,…

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2022.03.01

The “Corridor of Lights”: Enchanted by 100,000 snow lights! (Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)

This is a report on the winter festival “Corridor of Lights” held in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, on Sunday, the…

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2022.02.28

Salmon fry release event to be held March 19-21! Call for participants (Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)

The mystery of life! Let’s learn about the ecology of salmon! The Museum of Aquatic Life, Umigatari, located in Joetsu…

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2022.02.21

Limited quantities available! Iwanohara Wine”Sukkiri Amakuchi rosé”(Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)

The perfect wine for the peach festival and cherry blossom viewing season. Iwanohara Vineyard, a winery that carefully produces wine…