Art Festivals & Events

The flame-style pottery that shocked and fascinated artist Taro Okamoto. The taiko drums that are believed to date back to the Jomon period (14,000–300 BCE) and have charmed people around the world. The mansions and Japanese gardens in which Niigata Prefecture - an area dominated strong landowners - takes pride. The cultural life of Niigata, one of the snowiest places in the world, where wisdom from the Jomon period has been passed down for generations. "Jomon Culture", "Taiko Drum Culture", and "Wealthy Farmer/Merchant and Snow Country Culture" are the three pillars of this event. Hands-on tours, which allow you to feel the Japanese beauty and traditional culture that have been accumulated and passed along since the days of the Jomon period, and performances will be held in various parts of Niigata Prefecture.