Rural escapes jp

21/10/2026

Niigata had been nominated the best place in the world to travel in 2027,the only destination in Japan to make the list!
This photos was taken in Joetsu by



#えちごトキめき鉄道 #水鏡 #新潟旅マグ リフレクション

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21/10/2026

Niigata had been nominated the best place in the world to travel in 2027,the only destination in Japan to make the list!
Is a big wave of tourism coming to Niigata?

Made some ink in National Geographic too! https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/best-of-the-world-2027/article/niigata-japan?fbclid=IwY2xjawVFMedleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMEZSek9jOWpTWURzSElobnFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEezc1QdPo7kLFiWcwV1FRAQkg558zxwxotQk3lA-f0g7EmRMfVCtMsJ2Hv7eY_aem_aBbHzjE69W5U03QwOntq2Q

Beloved by skiers for its endless accumulations of powder, the prefecture also has great beaches, festivals, amazing sake, and more.

08/10/2026

I joined a rice harvest monitor tour organized by ONC Japan in Ogata, Joetsu.
Operating a combine harvester was so much fun!

After the harvest, we made some amazing onigiri using four different varieties of rice: Koshihikari, Mizuhono kagayaki, Shinosuke, and Natsuhime.

It was a wonderful experience to enjoy both harvesting and tasting Niigata’s delicious rice!

28/09/2026

🎃 Halloween Party 2026 Announcement 🎃

We’re thrilled to invite you to our Halloween celebration!
Registration is now open—save the date and start getting your costumes ready!

SIGN UP IS click👆
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewUVJBYSaaBcwyBksz7EvMIYLynI8oYorZkLAnXo3BJDpOag/viewform

1. Date & Time
•Saturday, 31 October

2. Venue
•The former Tsukikage Elementary School — beautifully renovated into a stylish lodging space
Website:
https://www.pref.niigata.lg.jp/green2rhythm/370551.html
Map:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YwCUPGpDCCNGG8LH8

3. Afternoon activity(from 4:00 PM)
•Pumpkin Carving (optional, ¥1,000 / limited to the first 15 participants)

4. Evening Program (Gym, from 7:00 PM)
Dance Party、Costume Contest、Food & Drink Stalls、Party Games

5. Overnight activities
•After Party
•Laser Tag(¥1,000/limited to the first 21 participants)
•Karaoke

Tickets
•Day Pass: ¥2,500 (includes 1 drink)
•Overnight Stay: ¥8,000 (includes 1 drink & breakfast)
Limited to 50 guests / Mixed 8-bed dormitory available

SIGN UP IS click bio link👆

6. OVERNIGHT registration deadline is 10/28. If you’re joining with a DAY-PASS,Please make sure to resister by 10/30 so we can arrange meals.

Come make Halloween memories with us in the Rural school.

16/09/2026

【Looking for International Participants】

On Thursday, October 8, we will be hosting a “Rice Harvesting Experience monitor Tour” organized by Niigata Prefecture.

The tour is designed to help expand sales channels overseas, but it is also a fun and engaging experience for international participants.

If you know any international agricultural professionals or anyone interested in farming or rural Japanese culture, we would greatly appreciate it if you could introduce them to us.
You’re also welcome to join,the minitor tour is free!

We would also be grateful if you could share this post, along with photos from last year’s event

Thank you!!

11/09/2026

One of the biggest sake events in the world!! The Sydney Sake Festival has started!
Sake lovers have gathered from Australia and all around the world!I’ll do my best to promote Joetsu Myoko during the festival😃

27/08/2026

Hi, Australian friends!
I’ll be at the Australian Sake Festival in Sydney from September 11th to 13th, supporting the Myoko Chamber of Commerce.
If you’re in Sydney, especially if you live in the Sydney area, please come and enjoy sake.
Hope to see you there!

02/08/2026

【Joetsu Event Alert! 】

On August 11th (Marine Day), a special event is coming to Mt. Ohamifake in Yoshikawa, Joetsu!

Special guest: Chikako Sawada will be performing live!
If you love the magic of the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival, you won’t want to miss this event!

28/06/2026

【Discover the entrance to Japan’s deepest vertical cave (513 m)】
Hidden in Maikomidaira, Itoigawa, this unique limestone karst area is home to Japan’s four deepest vertical caves.
Thanks to the cool air rising from the cave, you can even find out-of-season flowers and alpine plants nearby.
Access is only available on a guided tour.

09/06/2026

【BIG NEWS from Tokamachi】
This weekend, June 13 & 14, the outdoor music festival “Gosetsu JAM” is coming back to Tokamachi for its 25th year!
Inspired by the spirit of Fuji Rock Festival, this local festival has been created by passionate community members and music lovers for over two decades.

And this year…
✨ ADMISSION IS FREE!! ✨

Come enjoy live music, nature, food, and good vibes all day long. Find your favorite stage and join the fun!

Shuttle buses from Tokamachi Station will run on Saturday, June 13 only.
NOTE:There is no parking at the venue, so please use the shuttle bus.

Don’t miss one of the most unique local festivals in Niigata!
See you at 豪雪JAM! ❄️