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January 7, 2021
Year 2021! We look forward to working with you this year.
April 7, 2020
A new coronavirus-infected was confirmed on April 7th in Joetsu.
June 5, 2019
We wrote a new article in our blog “Life in Joetsu”
May 12, 2019
A new article in our “Life in Joetsu” Blog !
April 29, 2019
A religious event was held in Takiderafudo on 28th April.
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November 28, 2018
It was published in the Niigata Nippo.
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Michi no Eki Arai (Roadside Station Arai ) !!
Do you know Michi-no-Eki? Michi-no-Eki Offical Website explains it as below. Michi-no-Eki is a roadside rest area for those driving across Japan. Michi-no-Eki are located along national highways and provide free parking space, restrooms, snd regional and torist information for road travellers. There are currently over 1,000 locations thoughtout Japan. There...
June 23, 2019
Legend of Kappa in Ogata region !!
Kappa is one of the most famous traditional monsters (Yōkai) in Japan. In shintō, Kappa is considered to be a water deity. In Japanese Buddhism, on the other hand, it is considered to be a kind of a hungry ogre. It is said that Kappa used to live in rivers, ponds or...
May 19, 2019
The sea of Japan from Naoetsu.
The morning sea and calm wave. It was a sunny day. Ocean always heals us.
May 18, 2019
One of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan, Naena waterfall!
Dynamic Naena waterfall is located in Myoko City, Niigata prefecture. The travel time by car only takes an hour from Joetsu city. In this season, you can see a dynamic waterfall made by melting snow. The power of the nature of water and sound will heal you.
May 6, 2019
Joetsu’s hidden sacred place, Takiderafudo.
It is said that Takada park is one of the most popular sightseeing spot in Joetsu. However, it seems that the fact didn't apply 90 years ago according to past data. Then where is the place which is the best sightseeing spot in Joetsu area at that time ? Well,...
April 29, 2019
⛩Atago Shrine⛩
There is an interesting shrine in Joetsu city, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is Atago shrine. What is interesting about this Shrine is that statue pairs of oni-damon support the pillars of inner Shrine. Can you see them? closing up ,,,, there you are!!
April 21, 2019
A cafe is in Takada park!
See this cute logo on the teacup! This is a sparrow! It's really cute, is it? When you go to Takada park, you'll find Joetsu historical museum. There is a cafe on the first floor of that museum. It is managed by Omoya, which is a Japanese confectionary shop. You can...
April 17, 2019
Kuwadori Yuttari-mura
There is the hot spring surrounded by nature!! ‘Kuwadori Yuttari-mura’ needs to go by car or public bus! There’s good Onsen and food. You’ll be healed much and spend nice time there!
October 29, 2018
Echigo Kenshin SAKE festival
Thank you for coming to the SAKE festival!! we hope you enjoyed it.
October 20, 2018
Life in Joetsu
Non-burnable garbage.
If you want to discard Non-burnable garbage, you also need to buy designated garbage bags. There are some examples you can include. Electronic products like a dryer, iron, printer, food and drink bottle, aluminum pot and pan are non-burnable garbage. Garbage bags are prepared 4 sizes, 45l, 20l, 10l, and...
June 19, 2019
Burnable and raw garbage.
I’ll tell you about burnable garbage and raw garbage today. Burnable garbage includes stuff which is difficult to dissolve and they are made from papers, clothing, flowers, and the medicine that expired. A new rule has started since last April, regarding the disposal of garbage. You can discard some stuff...
June 9, 2019
Morning Market (Asaichi) information -Part 2-
We introduced the morning market (Asaichi) in Joetsu area in the previous article. As previously mentioned, morning markets in Joetsu area are held for 21 days per month with different dates at four different locations. Today we will introduce each market. 前回(ぜんかい) のブログで、上越(じょうえつ) の 朝市(あさいち ) について 紹介(しょうかい) しました。 前(まえ)...
June 5, 2019
Morning Market (Asaichi) information -Part 1-
Do you know about Asaichi in Joetsu area ? Asaichi literally refers to Morning Market in English, as Asa means morning and Ichi means market. Morning markets are held for 21 days per month with different dates at four different locations. ( I will write about each market information on the next...
June 3, 2019
How to dispose of garbage in Joetsu city.
Today, I'll tell you how to dispose of garbage in Joetsu city. We have some rules to sort your garbage. Joetsu city distributes a garbage calendar which tells us when and how each home in our city. I will tell you the way to dispose of them. The days and...
May 30, 2019
Basic rules on Riding bicycles!
Today, I'll tell you basic bicycle rules in Niigata prefecture. Please pay attention to the rules when you ride a bike. Basically, if a road is separated for cars and people, you have to run on the left side of roadways. If there's a specific traffic sign that allows you...
May 22, 2019
A rainy season will come soon!
A rainy season will start in a month in Niigata area. As you know, Japan has four seasons, but we have another short rainy season except for the four seasons. A rainy season is called 'Tsuyu' in Japanese. 'Tsuyu' lasts 1 month or more before starting summer. [caption id="attachment_329" align="alignnone" width="600"]...
May 15, 2019
What to do if you see a bear ?
The beautiful weather continues since May started. Hiking or just walking in nature can be refreshing. Joetsu area has a lot of nature spots for a green season such as mountains, parks, lakes and roads for cycling. For a person who doesn't do winter sports like me, this season can...
May 12, 2019
May sickness and a helpful system to go to see a doctor.
Golden Week holidays(GW) comes to the end and we are starting school and work again. Are you enjoying your life, as you did before the start of the GW? Is there anyone who doesn’t enjoy their life? If they don't, it might be ‘Gogatsu-byo’. It means May sickness and...
May 7, 2019
A recommended place to see Carp streamers (koinobori) around Joetsu!
May 5th is Children’s day in Japan!! In the past, the day was known as Tango no Sekku− the ceremony held at the imperial court. Originally, Tango no Sekku was called Boys' Day, while Girls' Day (Hinamatsuri) was celebrated on March 3. In 1948, the government declared this day to be a national holiday to...
May 5, 2019
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