Summer Festivals
Summer in Niigata is awash with hundreds of festivals all over the prefecture. For new JETs these are a great way to experience the very heart of your communities and this amazing prefecture before you have to knuckle down into the teaching role. Below is information on some if the events that may be happening near you. Murami , Shibata Serpent Matsuri August 24th ( Mini snake carried by local children) August 25th ( Fireworks) August 26th (Giant Snake!!) A festival connected with a local legend about a man who fought a giant snake. On Sunday 26th Read more »