OIRAN experience
Everyone has heard of Geisha, popular female entertainers in the 19th century Japan. However, before Geisha’s popularity grew, OIRAN were considered t...
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Sacred Sake Tasting
Sake has a long history in Japan. Since 700 A.D. it was used in religious ceremonies. For almost 1000 years, sake was mainly produced in Shrines and t...
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Walking tour: Old Port Town Niigata
In the 1800s, Niigata thrived as a port city. Ships from Russia, China, England, and all over the world came here to trade. Niigata citizens led lucra...
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Sushi Making Master-Class
What is the most famous Japanese food? Of course, it’s sushi. And there is no better place to learn how to make it than Niigata. The coastal location ...
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Japanese Pub Hopping Tour
Explore Niigata city's local gems with a fun and knowledgeable guide, who will share all the secret hole-in-the-wall places that only a local would kn...
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Handcraft a unique Japanese wind-chime
Glass wind-chimes (fuurin) have a long tradition in Japan. Historically, there have been much mysticism and many interesting traditions associated wit...
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Japanese Sake Tasting Lecture
Would you like to learn the fundamentals of genuine Japanese sake in Niigata? By learning about sake, you can experience Japanese history, customs, an...
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Niigata Tourism Ambassadors
We want to gather a community of people who love Niigata and want to share Niigata’s beauty, artistry, history, and culture. To kick start the ...