Culture NIIGATA ULTRA SPARK 2026 Jun 13th - Jun 14th Niigata City is set to host its largest-ever citywide celebration this summer with the debut of NIIGATA ULTRA SPARK, a two-day event..
Festivals Enma Market 2026 Jun 14th - Jun 16th Held from June 14th to 16th, the historic Enma Market in Niigata's Kashiwazaki area draws more than 200,000 visitors each year...
Culture The Great Capcom Exhibition Niigata 2026 Mar 14th - Jun 21st Gamers and culture enthusiasts alike can step into the world of one of Japan's most iconic game developers at The Great Ca..
Culture Edamame Speed Eating Championships 2026 Saturday - Jul 11th For edamame fans, an event in Nagaoka challenges competitors to see how fast they can eat 650 grams of them, with both individual..
Recommended Festivals Fuji Rock Festival 2026 Jul 24th - Jul 26th The biggest outdoor music festival in Japan, Fuji Rock Festival takes places in Naeba, Niigata prefecture each summer.
Activities Tokamachi Ajisai Park Hydrangea Festival 2026 Jul 1st - Jul 31st During the month of July each year, the Tokamachi Ajisai Park is home to a hydrangea festival which celebrates the beauty of around..
Culture Nagaoka Festival 2026 Early Aug Nagaoka Festival and Fireworks a tradition since 1946 to commemorate victims of war and earthquakes.
Food Yairo Watermelon Festival 2026 Late Jul - Early Aug Wild about watermelon? The Yairo Watermelon Festival in Niigata offers all you can eat watermelon for the bargain price of 500 yen...