Myoko in Niigata Prefecture is a highly popular tourist destination among both foreigners and Japanese. Therefore, depending on the season, it can be extremely crowded, making it difficult to board ...

The first resort we'll introduce is Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort, about a 10-minute drive from the Myoko Kogen IC, on the Joshinetsu Expressway. Suginohara Ski Resort has excellent access. Shakunage ...

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has associated with Japan’s Niigata University to offer a double PhD program where doctoral students will be able to pursue and earn degrees from both ...

March 3 marks the annual festival called "Hinamatsuri," or Girls' Day, in Japan. Murakami City in Niigata Prefecture, along the Sea of Japan, was once a castle town. Currently, it is showcasing ...

More ryokan Japanese-style inns in hot spring resorts nationwide are no longer offering dinner for their overnight guests and are encouraging them to eat at nearby restaurants.

Snow has caused chaos for people in Yuzawa in Japan's Niigata prefecture, which has been blanketed by heavy snow as a cold front set in. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy snow ...

Video Location: Kan-etsu Expressway southbound in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, Japan Video Recording Date/Time: February 17, 2025 Russia and US to meet for talks on Ukraine’s future after ...

The first leg of my Niigata itinerary involved getting from Narita to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, Niigata. Fortunately, it was pretty easy! Once I landed at Narita Airport in Tokyo, I purchased a ticket ...