Niigata
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Japan In FocusSheep Sheared at Niigata Re-Creation Facility Before Summer Heat Sets In
NIIGATA — Visitors in late May watched a sheep being shorn of its wool at Ikutopia Shoku Hana, a ...
June 11, 2025
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Travel Spots‘Laputa of Sado’ Entertains Tourists; Former Gold Processing Facility in Sado, Niigata Pref. Lit Up with LEDs
An annual nighttime illumination of a former gold ore processing facility in Sado, Niigata Prefec...
May 13, 2025
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General NewsCherry Blossoms Begin Blooming in Japan’s Niigata Prefecture
NIIGATA — The blooming of cherry blossoms in Takada Castle Site Park in Joetsu and Niigata City, ...
April 8, 2025
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Japan In FocusSake Brewer Gathering in Niigata Pref. Attracts Many Visitors
NIIGATA — This year’s Niigata Sake no Jin, a large gathering of sake makers where visitors can sa...
March 26, 2025
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Japan In FocusTraditional Good Luck Charm Chinkoro Sold in Niigata Pref.; Dolls Made of Rice Flour Said to Bring Good Fortune
SANJO, Niigata — Shoppers flocked to a sales event for cute good-luck charms called chinkoro, dol...
January 22, 2025
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General NewsJapan’s Chuetsu Earthquake Victims Remembered 20 Years On; 68 Victims Mourned on the Anniversary in Niigata Prefecture
NAGAOKA, Niigata — Wednesday marked the 20th anniversary of the Niigata Prefecture Chuetsu Earthq...
October 24, 2024
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Japan In FocusNiigata Celebrates 95th Anniversary of Bandai Bridge Construction; Festivities Held with Taiko, Other Performances
NIIGATA — An event celebrating the 95th anniversary of the construction of Bandai Bridge, a natio...
September 25, 2024
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Travel SpotsWorld Heritage Listing Heavy Influenced by Political, Historical Realities; Sado Gold Mines in Niigata Pref. Are Case in Point
UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has decided to add the Sado Island Gold Mines in Sado, Niigata ...
August 25, 2024
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Japan In Focus‘Factory Flea Market’ in Sanjo Draws Bargain Hunters
SANJO, Niigata — A “factory flea market” was held in Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, last month, attra...
May 8, 2024
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Travel SpotsBullfighting Season Kicks Off in Niigata Pref.; Bovines Butt Heads in Traditional Display
This year’s first traditional bullfighting tournament was held at the Ojiya bullfighting arena in...
May 4, 2024
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General NewsMagnitude 6.0 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Niigata Prefecture; No Tsunami Threat
A strong earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.0 struck Niigata Prefecture at 5:59 p.m. Tuesda...
January 9, 2024
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Japan In FocusSado Island Unites for World Heritage Registration; Speakers, Locals Discuss Benefits at Symposium
SADO, Niigata — In a bid to have Sado Island Gold Mine inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site nex...
January 3, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeWater Containing Radioactive Materials Spills Over at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant due to Earthquakes; No Damage or Leak
Water from the fuel pools at the top floors of the No. 7 and No. 2 reactors at the Kashiwazaki-Kari...
January 1, 2024
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Water Containing Radioactive Materials Spills Over at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant due to Earthquakes; No Damage or Leak
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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Niigata Prefecture; No Tsunami Threat
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Fuji Rock Festival ’24 Kicks Off with Over 200 Artists; Japan’s Mega Music Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Naeba Ski Resort
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Traditional Good Luck Charm Chinkoro Sold in Niigata Pref.; Dolls Made of Rice Flour Said to Bring Good Fortune
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Japan’s Chuetsu Earthquake Victims Remembered 20 Years On; 68 Victims Mourned on the Anniversary in Niigata Prefecture