More than four centuries of agricultural tradition are at risk of coming to an end in Niigata prefecture in Japan. The region is the famed origin of koshihikari rice — one of the most prized ...

MURAKAMI, Niigata Prefecture--A sixth body was found in the ruins of a rice cracker factory here following a fire that broke out late at night on Feb. 11 and burned until nearly noon the next day ...

Beneficial microbes in the soil of rice paddies could be key allies in a collaborative project to build a circular agricultural economy in the celebrated rice-growing region of Niigata, Japan.

We journey the JR Hakushin and Uetsu Main Lines of Niigata and Yamagata Prefectures in search of traditional food culture in one of Japan's major rice-producing regions. At Niigata Station we ...

NIIGATA—Five huge sculptures made with rice straw aptly represent the theme of Niigata city’s annual Wara Art Festival: legends of Echigo Province. The event, running at Uwasekigata Koen park ...

Dailymotion Rice plastics and NFTs: How Niigata combines heritage and innovation for a sustainable future Posted: November 22, 2024 | Last updated: November 22, 2024 In this episode of Focus, we ...

In northern Niigata Prefecture, we'll see the old ways of living as we try spicy daikon radish rolls and fluffy manju buns, ...

Ad Paid and Presented by Japan National Tourism Organization A spiritual retreat by Hokuriku's seaside: Feel the soul and ...

“Forty years ago, I came to Japan because it was close to number one in GDP... it was booming,” the biotech scientist told ...

From Niigata's lush rice fields to Fukui's timeless artistry, explore Toyama's coastal beauty and Ishikawa's historic charm. Let Hokuriku's resilience and deep connection to nature inspire your ...

This includes the Hokuriku Shinetsu region to the north, where the prefectures of Fukui, Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama boast some of Japan’s best seafood, rice, and sake, while also offering ...