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12 Hours In Niigata City: Fine Views, Castle Ruins, Architecture, Statues, Football, Local Sweets & Friends Reunited!!

Posted on April 12, 2023 by tokyofox

When I started to plan this trip to Niigata I was expecting to stay in the city centre but the high prices of hotels there meant that I had to look further afield. It was a blessing in disguise really … Continue reading →

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#WeStopAtNothing! Visiting All The Platform Zero Stations In Niigata

Posted on March 6, 2023 by tokyofox

There are 36 stations in Japan that have a platform zero. They are dotted around the whole country with just one or two in 24 of the country’s 47 prefectures. Yamaguchi and Niigata are the kings with four platform zeros. … Continue reading →

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