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KevinMichael Says: This place is cool! In fact, I think it's even better and more extensive than the Palace of Fine Arts EXPLORATORIUM in San Francisco, California (which I've been to 10 times or so (I used to work for the YMCA which takes children to places like this for summer camp))....
KevinMichael Says: Hakusan Shrine is Niigata city's most prominent Shinto shrine (it is apparently dedicated to thewhite snake god... or so I've heard). People flock to here during New Years, during the Sakura festival, and during the Niigata festival times.Hakusan Shrine is worth seeing all...
1 Review and 8 Opinions Nikko hotels are usually expensive, and I don't often have the opportunity to stay in one, but the...
1 Review and 0 Opinions I tend to get a lot of e-mail questions about where to stay in Niigata for a better price. There's a...
KevinMichael Says: Well, it's kind of American. Their hotdogs aren't bad, but to be honest they're not what I would call 'mouth watering' either. I almost felt like telling them more about how to make a hotdog more American.Honestly, I make them better myself. However, if you are lacking...
Mujinzo: A good deal on ramen near Niigata Station
KevinMichael Says: From what I've heard, this restaurant is popular with and caters to students, namely high school and college students who on a good day don't mind walking 10 to 15 minutes to come here for a less expensive but delicious and filling lunch. I found that the ramen was good and...
LODGE: Fun eating of Grilled Meat & other stuff
KevinMichael Says: LODGE is a good choice when it comes to Yaki-niku (grilled meat) in Niigata. There are 2 locations I've frequented here in Niigata. One is located close to Niigata Stations South Entrance just down the stairs on the left hand side leaving one of the main station exits. It's...
Starbucks: Best Frappuccinos served at multiple locations
KevinMichael Says: Details on the (Now 4 Starbucks & counting) Niigata Starbuck`s locations below:1 Starbucks at Niigata`s Apita Mall (Koshin, Niigata-shi).Easy to find. Large parking lot located outside. Easy access to the rest of the mall. Largest of the 4 Starbucks restaurants in Niigata in...
Bar Via Bacaro: Another Good Restaurant
KevinMichael Says: We found another great Italian restaurant in Niigata tonight. I always like it when I can find a place that serves great food and in particular something different. I'm giving this place two thumbs up because it met standards that a lot of other "Italian" restaurants in...
Nazaemon: Best Kaiten sushi in Niigata
catch56 Says: I've lived in Niigata for almost two years and this is my favourite sushi place by a long way.It looks like just another kaiten sushi place from the outside, but the food is significantly better than you'll find in most places (and sushi in Niigata in general is good...
Hotel Okura The Starlight Restaurant & Lounge: If you can afford it then eat here.
KevinMichael Says: On the 16th floor. Keep in mind, this restaurant is very expensive.The first time I ate here, I was the guest of one of Niigata's very well to do families. The second time, I choose the Starlight Restaurant for our 3rd anniversary dinner (Feb. 14th). I opted fora cheaper...
Popolo (Ice Cream Shop): Go here for a unique Niigata Ice Cream Experience
KevinMichael Says: Popolo is a good place to go on a spring or summer day when you're wanting somelow calorie but delicious ice cream. This ice cream shop can only be found in Niigata and they offer an original variety of ice cream. They have about 12 different ice cream flavors at a time....
The Black Pig OUT OF BUSINESS: For drinking and socializing
KevinMichael Says: OLD NEWS: The Black Pig is out of business and has been replaced by another Bar which itself seems popular enough. It's also been redecorated. Too bad._________________________________________________________________________For Nostalgia's sake:Originally, the Black Pig was...
HOT SPOT: A place to party ? (see below)
KevinMichael Says: Commentary: Formerly Cheers, now Hot Spot.I haven't been to the Cheers after Robert sold it so I can't say what's new or not new about it. But, it turns out there's a new owner.Rumor has it, Robert sold cheers to pursue his carreer as a `priest` to marry Japanese couples....
KevinMichael Says: THE BEST WAY TO NIIGATA is by SHINKANSENThe Shinkansen (Bullet Train) travels to and from here everyday of the year. As it is, now all the cars on the Shinkansen cars are non-smoking. So now, at least passengers travelling to or from Niigata won't have to put up with eduring...
Yamaya: for inexpensive tea, cereal, & other stuff
KevinMichael Says: This is the place to shop if you want to pay a lot less for tea, sweets, cereal, crackers, wine,cookies, and the like.A good portion of Yamaya's food stuff are imported from all over the world. Regardless, the stuff is actually a lot cheaper than more popular famous American...
In APRIL, Go to a Hanami Party in NIIGATA
KevinMichael Says: On about the 2nd weekend in Niigata, you can enjoy the beauty of Niigata's bloomingcherry trees (Sakuraki). You can also enjoyeating local food such as popoyagi (only in Niigata). The best place to buy this is at Hakusan Shrine (Hakusan Jinja). There are plenty of Japanese...
Niigata Bijin (Beautiful women)
KevinMichael Says: Niigata and Akita are famous for beautiful women. In Japan, one of the primary factors of beauty is fair clear skin (think Snow White) which makes Niigata bijin so beautiful. Among other perceived beauty indexes are big eyes, silky hair, and a slim body.
Lock up your bikes & keep your umbrellas with you.
KevinMichael Says: Japan is a relatively safe place but bicycles are commonly stolen here.If you value your bike then lock it up good. In fact, I have two kryptonite locks for my own mountain bike. I tend to lock up my bike to something in which someone will need to commit property damage as...
4 real Seasons a year. SO dress accordingly.
KevinMichael Says: Don't bring more than you need. It sucks having to carry around a huge suitcase on the way here. If you have a lot of heavy luggage, it's better to send your luggage to your address by one of the delivery companies located at the airport. However, delivery will take a few...
KevinMichael Says: This garden is located in the city of Niitsu. It's quite a drive. And like most of my excursions, you'll need a map, a car, and probably a native. The Garden has quite a number of plants that I had never seen before. It's a nice place to spend a few hours. You can also...
KevinMichael Says: It's in a very beautiful location. This is my second choice as far as beer gardens go. Tainai Kogen Breweryoffers a pretty good selection of beer. Don'tbother with the cheese plater though. Ordersomething better. There is a large hotel located near there with a wonderful...
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NIIGATA CITY - Niigata city is a relatively nice place to live. I've been living here for more than 14 years and my students often tell me that I know things like a Japanese person would. They have a habit of saying...
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Q: Hi,,, My name is Dita from Indonesia. Students of Food Science and Tech. Bogor Agricultural University. On the next October, me...
A: Hi. Selamat datang ke Jepun. You go to Niigata Univ.? How about this route...? Narita airport --> Nippori by Keisei train (1,000 yen) Nippori --> Ikebukuro by JR train...
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Niigata city is a relatively nice place to live. I've been living here for more than 14 years and my students often tell me that I know things like a Japanese person would. They have a habit of saying...
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Niigata is a pleasant city on the Japan Sea Coast. We had an enjoyable 24 hours there. There's a bit to do, and some pretty good food on offer.
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Sado Island is a part of Niigata prephecture. Blue ocian and clear blue sky....I recomemd you go to Sado with bicycle. Then you can feel air like this color.
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Niigata is a large city in Northern Japan but is also a Prefectural name. Niigata Prefecture is located in the North West of Japan boardering Nagano, Toyama, Gunma, Fukushima and Yamagata...
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Niigata was where Ireland's first match was played in the 2002 World Cup. We also visited on the day before the game to meet our friend Kiyo. Kiyo lives just around the corner from us in the UK and......
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