On the west coast of Japan between Niigata and Toyama Prefecture, nestled between the mountains on one side and the Sea of Japan on the other, there is a small town called Itoigawa.The place is known ...

Three children and two adults drowned after they were swept away by strong waves Sunday at a beach in Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture. According to police and rescue personnel, the three children -- two ...

A pebbly beach on Niigata Prefecture's Sea of Japan coast contains pieces of real jade. Some people who come here for a natural treasure hunt find jade right away, others have no luck despite ...

Niigata Prefecture lies on Japan’s west coast, in the Hokuriku region, stretching out beside the Sea of Japan. While its borders with neighboring prefectures are mountainous, there are flatter ...

A traditional performer from Sado Island in Niigata prefecture, Japan, shows off his moves in Tokyo’s Ginza district, Nov. 26, 2024. (Seth Robson/Stars and Stripes) ...