Niigata Heritage House

'm might be overstating things but this house was going to be demolished by the owner when the town elder asked he save it. They talked about a plan to save it for posterity so that many folk might see such a classic older structure. You can stay in this place now for 500 yen a night and I hope to run some sort of bus tour to this place during either the snow or summer seasons. Allowing people cheap accommodation along with visits to the numerous onsens in the area. A cheap ski trip hopefully. Just brings your meals sleeping bags and curiousity.

Niigata ken

Took a roadtrip to Niigata ken on the Northern shore of Honshu. Went walking in the forest and came across a farmer preparing his fields for planting. I came back a few days later and helped the whole family plant rice. They must have been entertained as they plied me with lots of good local food and good local sake!
I hear Niigata ken is covered in snow in the winter! Have to come back to see that!