Journeys in Japan

Season 16, Episode 9

Episode Title: NIIGATA: SNOW COUNTRY WONDERLAND

Air Date: 2025-04-15

Overview:

Niigata is renowned for its heavy snowfall. Each winter it is transformed into a wonderland where the snow covers the landscape for nearly half the year. Despite these harsh conditions, this environment offers breathtaking views and unique traditions. In this episode, American illustrator Kailene Falls explores the prefecture, meeting the residents and sketching her experiences in Niigata's snow country.