With Fuji Rock happening next weekend, a few essential items will go a long way in making your festival experience a rousing success. As of July 19, the forecast for Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, is ...

By Kaori Kaneko JOETSU, Japan (Reuters) -For more than half a century, the Japanese government has encouraged its rice ...

Niigata is the fifth largest prefecture in Japan, with a total area of about 5.74 times that of Tokyo, and a lovely area that faces the Sea of Japan. It’s a great place to visit when you need a break ...

Japanese weather officials say torrential rain could hit eastern and western parts of the country, especially along the ...

It may be a dreamy place for liquor lovers. Speaking of Niigata Prefecture, it is famous for rice from Uonuma Koshihikari. Therefore, the production of sake made from rice is also popular. Access ...

Police in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, on Wednesday said they believe a decapitated body found in an apartment on Monday. The body, which was inside a suitcase, had decayed to the extent that ...