In between two of Niigata’s largest fishing ports, – Itoigawa and Joetsu – lies Marine Dream Nou – one of the best places to enjoy the bounties of the Sea of Japan. Itoigawa’s unique position on the edge of Toyama Bay has helped it become one of Japan’s largest producers of crab, with the markets […]
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The Kubiki Cycling Road is a classic bicycle “rail trail” – built atop the remains of the Old Hokuriku Railroad, which was moved into the mountains in the 1960s. As the course follows the old railway line, the Sea of Japan-facing course offers a unique opportunity to ride through several old rail tunnels and bridges
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The Oito Line is one of Japan’s most picturesque local rail lines – connecting Itoigawa – facing the Sea of Japan – with the city of Matsumoto which is located in the middle of Nagano Prefecture – home of the 1998 Winter Olympics. It sits at the foot of the Japanese Alps, nestled between the
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