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This time, I suddenly thought, “I want to eat delicious new rice!”
So I went to Niigata I set off right away The plane I took this time was a propeller plane Personally, I’m not a fan of them, but
for some reason, I end up flying on them a lot. I always board them with my heart pounding. This time it didn’t shake at all ✌️ I was gazing at the beautiful sunset
and the flight was over in no time Niigata Airport’s mascots
“Mai-ru-kun” and “Mai-chan” welcomed us First, we head out for dinner The basic menu offers two types: soy sauce soba and salt soba Since it was late, the rice dishes were sold out SUSURU has visited this shop Also found his autograph Ordered one salt soba and one soy sauce soba Soup packed with concentrated sea bream umami Firm, thin straight noodles Three types of chashu served on a separate plate
Each features a different cut of meat and cooking method, offering distinct flavors Not only was the food delicious,
but the staff were kind and the atmosphere was comfortable. Off to try a breakfast typical of Niigata. The sky looks rather unsettled… This is a direct sales shop run by a rice farm, also serving rice balls New rice banners and flags are displayed. Check-in via touch panel The shop is filled with the aroma of cooked rice First, place your order at the register The rice cooked in an earthen pot
is being patted down at an incredible speed After placing your order, head upstairs Rice paddies spread out in front of the restaurant The harvested section in the foreground
belong to this shop’s rice fields Onigiri where you can really feel the texture of each grain of rice Nori larger than your palm A satisfying sound or made into mini rice balls and enjoyed them with miso soup and side dishes If you want more rice balls, you can purchase extra ones. After finishing our meal, we headed to the direct sales corner on the first floor I was so moved by how delicious the rice balls were
that I think I’ll buy some to take with me They also sell rice crusts next to the register. Successfully bought the rice ☺ Now that my stomach is full,
next I’m going to see some art. Tokamachi City and Tsunan Town in Niigata Prefecture are cities of art. The international art festival called the “Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale”
has been held for over 20 years This museum is one of the base facilities for the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale It is a facility adjacent to a roadside station
and also features a day-trip hot spring facility Artworks are displayed not only inside the museum but also in the corridors At that time, a special exhibition titled “The Answer is Blowin’ in the Wind”
was being held at the time Featuring works related to wind Cute bum Aluminum cast using molds made from dog food was used
A piece notable for its bumpy surface texture This one uses bronze cast from wool molds
and looks like a real sheep despite being inorganic The source of the sound that’s been ringing since earlier It echoed throughout the corridor and was very pleasant Let’s go see the exhibits inside the building Continuing Exhibition Vol.8
Ayako Ohno “In the Cage, Drinking Together” From here onward: Permanent Exhibition A work forming a space reminiscent of the cosmos, created using scrap materials and household items collected within Tokamachi City Kewpie doll? Familiar materials are scattered throughout,
and it was fun to look while thinking about what was being used This is what it looks like from the floor below This corridor’s pond is also part of the artwork It’s by the artist known for works like the “Swimming Pool” at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
and others A collective of something resembling a flock of birds or insects Upon closer inspection, they were tiny clocks When you observe it closely and still
you can see each one moving at a different timing The dolls made of parachute fabric
sway gently, blown by the air currents It looks like they’re dancing, somehow cute The thing that was dancing like snowflakes
was actually paper shaped like houses About 100 pieces of “trash” like scraps of paper and wood chips hung down
Each had a note attached to it The notes contain
everyday trivial conversations about nature, children, health, housework, love, and such This work embodies the artist’s desire to preserve memories of people’s lives
through small, everyday occurrences This is a charming sculpture with soft, delicate colors Its appearance changes depending on the viewing angle At the end of the tour route is
Salon MonET, which combines a cafe and library This space itself is one of the artworks Let’s take a look inside the adjoining museum shop Featuring Art Festival merchandise, artist goods,
and locally produced items with original designs Original water from the Earth Art Festival
and local Yuki-otoko cider Donuts with packaging that’s just too cute Stylish Masking Tape by Designer Eriko Kawakami This pattern is cute This sweet rice wine also features packaging by Eri Kawakami There was also an exhibit next to the facility Mysterious ON AIR sign Talk show hosted by mole character “Mogura-kun”, portrayed by an artist During the art festival period, they actually broadcast live on FM Tokamachi
and stream live on YouTube Online info suggests a typical stay is 30-60 minutes, but
I ended up enjoying it for about 2 hours I’m heading out for lunch Our target was Niigata’s local specialty, “Hegi Soba”. They also had a wide variety of other menu items besides Hegi Soba. They also had galettes, connected by the buckwheat flour theme We ordered two servings of hegi soba and an assorted tempura platter Freshly fried tempura and slurp-slurp soba noodles! Just as slippery as it looks! It even has that sticky texture like grated yam soba! By using “funori” seaweed, originally used for textile production in this region, as a binder it creates a smooth texture and satisfying bite, they say Let’s have some tempura too Nice sound When it was first brought out,
it seemed quite voluminous, but I managed it with ease We’re staying at “Matsunoyama Onsen” tonight They give us an amazing welcome I heard there’s a foot bath, so
I came to try it before check-in This slightly hot foot bath is perfect for this season Matsunoyama Hot Springs is
one of Japan’s Three Great Medicinal Hot Springs, alongside Arima and Kusatsu Hot Springs originating from seawater that emerged from ancient strata
it is a rare “geopressure-type” hot spring in Japan There was artwork here too Discovered what appeared to be a foot bath beside the entrance A compact lobby Lounge on the right side of the lobby At the back of the lobby is a pond with swimming koi and cute little ones a souvenir corner, and next to the souvenir corner,
old photographs of Matsunoyama Onsen are displayed The facility also has a library room Most of the books here
donated by guests, apparently You can relax in your favorite chair and enjoy reading at your leisure Panels introducing local traditional events “Son-in-Law Throwing”
A bizarre festival where a newlywed son-in-law is thrown from a height of about 5 meters into the snow “Sumini-nuri”
A bizarre festival where participants smear soot on each other’s faces while saying “Congratulations!” Both are pretty intense Let’s take a room tour A room for up to 4 people
Since there were just 2 of us, we had plenty of space It’s quietly satisfying that the futons were already laid out from the start The spacious bathroom made morning routines easy◎ The door at the back leads to the restroom Chitose towels are cute Changed into yukata and headed out to explore the hot spring town Across from the inn is a visitor center and bar There are also two souvenir shops On the illuminated sign stand outside the shop
were the characters for “Shinko Mochi”. Shinko Mochi is a specialty of Matsunoyama Onsen,
and it was also provided as a welcome snack in our room. Its distinctive feature is that it’s made with non-glutinous rice instead of glutinous rice, It doesn’t stretch like regular mochi,
but it has a firm, chewy texture. With its light texture and subtly sweet red bean paste,
it was incredibly easy to eat. For some reason, the souvenir shop’s storefront had a “Mouth of Truth” statue displayed, A “Onsen Musume” wrapped car was parked there A hair salon with a nice message on its storefront Old-fashioned ramen shop Day-use hot spring facility Back at the inn, I’ll take a bath Snacks were waiting in the post-bath lounge Ice pops and hot spring eggs, and even sake! Matsunoyama Onsen’s hot spring eggs are
made by soaking them in the source water for a full day, creating “Toji eggs”. The hot spring minerals give them a slightly brownish hue
and a faint salty taste Menu The menu focuses on dishes made with local ingredients First, a toast with rare Kuromoji water It had a refreshing forest aroma and a subtle sweetness. The sashimi selection offered a unique twist on classic flavors. A symphony of ocean treasures and mountain blessings
Namerou that breaks through the limits of deliciousness Miso-marinated tofu and salted koji-cured ham
Makes you crave more and more sake~! So we ordered a sake tasting set Jelly-like wood ear mushrooms My first time eating Somen pumpkin
It’s crispy and delicious! Sneak peek Since they said it was fine anytime,
I took them up on their offer and got my rice early. Rice was free refills,
and I could choose onigiri or regular rice. I chose regular rice for my second helping ↑Nozawana (pickled mustard greens) They also did a performance where they sliced it right in front of us Staff: Toji pork is
meat made by soaking it in the hot springs of Matsunoyama The source of Matsunoyama’s hot springs is extremely high temperature,
reaching over 90°C (198°F). Using that heat, we adjust it to 68°C
and then soak the meat for 3 hours, resulting in a low-temperature cooked state It becomes incredibly tender and moist, with a characteristic texture This meat itself is locally sourced pork,
specifically “Tsumari Pork”. The fat has an incredibly sweet flavor and is delicious,
making it a highly regarded meat. We’ve prepared a tasting of these fatty parts so you can compare them. We deliberately offer two types:
one with fatty marbling and one without The fatty cuts tend to be more popular Enjoy with mountain wasabi soy sauce or salt made from hot spring water
(also delicious without any dipping sauce) The lean meat releases its rich umami with every chew, and the wobbly, faintly sweet fat I was a bit apprehensive trying it for the first time, but
the carp stew was delicious with no strong flavor After finishing eating, I realized I forgot to photograph the terraced rice field hot pot
(I also forgot to photograph the simmered dish…) Dessert time Arroz con Leche is a Spanish dessert made with rice Though it’s a dessert originating overseas,
you can still feel the essence of Niigata, a rice-producing region. After dinner, take a short break before heading to the open-air bath “Tsukimi no Yu” Gender-segregated bathing schedule The water in this inn’s baths tends to be quite hot overall I cooled it down using a bath stirrer (like the ones you see in Kusatsu↑) while getting in After the open-air bath that day, I fell asleep right away This day started with a luxurious breakfast Menu Rice with crispy bottom! The salted koji pickles have a gentle flavor The mushroom breakfast dish features Matsunoyama’s specialty nameko mushrooms
tossed in our homemade seasoning “The Taste of Breakfast”. After breakfast, we decided to soak in the hot spring one more time before checking out
and then check out Reluctant to leave, we visited the souvenir corner inside the inn one last time I found Matsunoyama Onsen skincare products and purchased the “Matsunoyama Onsen Mist”. This day required advance reservations
(※No on-site ticket sales for general admission during advance reservation periods) Parked the car at the front parking lot
and walked from here Unfortunately, it was raining that day I was a little worried if we’d get to see the beautiful scenery… The Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel opened in 1996
and was renovated as an artwork for the 2018 Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale Just before the tunnel entrance is a facility called the “Periscope”. This facility is also part of the artwork. The first floor houses a shop and cafe combined and the second floor surprisingly features a foot bath Round mirrors are mounted on the ceiling
reflecting the outside scenery The reflected scenery changes depending on your viewing angle The total length of the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel is 750m
The estimated time required is 40-60 minutes Got the pamphlet There’s a crowd over there It was the stamp corner Kiyoton, the Kiyotsu Gorge mascot,
and I stamp the date Mine ended up upside down This scene is straight out of a horror movie Animal footprints are drawn here Hot springs said to have bubbled up during tunnel excavation
(Used for the foot bath at the entrance facility) Midway through the tunnel
there was an exhibition introducing this work This section explains the purpose of the renovations and introduces the artists involved Mysterious BGM Arrival at the First Viewing Point Next, the Second Viewing Point This second viewpoint area was renovated as an artwork in 2021 It’s a space expressing the flow of rivers and wind
designed to connect the tunnel interior with the natural world outside Incidentally, this mysterious object was a malfunctioning toilet This toilet is also part of the artwork
and apparently allows views of the outside scenery from inside The third observation deck also features an artwork Theme: “Drops of Dew”
Round mirrors embedded in the walls reflect the outside scenery like water droplets Personally, it gave me a slightly creepy impression We head further inside Extremely crowded The ground beneath your feet becomes a large “water mirror”
reflecting the scenery of Kiyotsu Gorge We line up to take photos The line moves fairly quickly The autumn leaves weren’t out yet (mid-October) Heading toward the exit It was a long tunnel, 1.5km round trip, but
there were various displays, making the walk enjoyable We’ll stop by the souvenir shops nearby Lots of folk crafts and local specialties Plenty of different kinds of sake too A tanuki striking a cheesy pose The frozen section has Koshihikari rice ice cream and frozen oyaki At the takeout counter next to the entrance,
drinks and light meals are sold Purchased oyaki Packed with nozawana greens Took a break at a service area about an hour into the drive First, headed to the observation deck where you can see the Shinano River Nice view The Shinano River is apparently Japan’s longest river We’ve arrived at the shop Local specialties like rice, rice crackers, and nozawana pickles
are lined up here Including the Yasuda yogurt served at the inn’s breakfast! Autumn foliage updates for the surrounding area
Overall, it’s still not quite there yet The correct answer is… Echigo Seika!(A phrase from a famous Japanese commercial) I came to this wonderful cafe to eat some snacks The shop was always packed and very popular Ordered drinks and two types of seasonal pumpkin cake Made with the local farmer’s original pumpkin variety “ikka” A white-toned space enveloped in warm lighting Inside the shop, customers’ conversations were flying around
giving it a lively impression Cafes that are too quiet make me feel suffocated, so
I prefer lively ones The balance between the saltiness of the cheese and the sweetness of the pumpkin is exquisite
“Blue Cheese and Ikkakabocha Pumpkin Walnut Baked” The gentle sweetness of the pumpkin fills your mouth
“Ikkakabocha Pumpkin Baked” Each had its own distinct deliciousness A restaurant serving sushi made with carefully selected ingredients,
primarily featuring local fish from Sado and Niigata. The restaurant features table seating, raised tatami seating, and counter seating The sushi arrives Each piece looks delicious with generous portions of toppings Actually, on this trip
we had planned to visit Sado Island too, but the weather didn’t look promising, so we gave up on that idea Instead, I’ll fully enjoy Sado Island’s seafood delights The selection of single dishes like clear soup and grilled fish was also excellent When you visit a nice sushi restaurant,
you just can’t resist ordering sea urchin Paying the bill while watched over by the sushi at the register Hearing that the same facility housed that famous Niigata B-grade gourmet spot
I headed to the food court (By the way, we kept eating nonstop after this too) A shop where you can eat Niigata’s B-grade gourmet “Italian” Mapo tofu, curry, Japanese-style mushrooms, and more
We offer a wide variety of options The drink menu and soft serve ice cream also have a wide variety I went with the classic Italian I thought I ordered it à la carte, but
it ended up being a set with fries and a drink The Italian was a stir-fried noodle dish with homemade thick noodles in sauce,
combining tomato sauce and white ginger Visually, it looks like yakisoba topped with tomato sauce Tastes just as reassuring as it looks The noodles are chewy and delicious The drink cup has the shop’s logo on it, which is cute Thick-cut potatoes When you hear tomato sauce on yakisoba, it sounds heavy, but
it was surprisingly light A gentle flavor anyone can enjoy
Maybe that’s why it’s loved by everyone It’s a rice-growing region and a sake-producing region too
If you’ve come to Niigata you have to enjoy the sake too
Would be a waste, wouldn’t it? We’ve come to a shop where you can enjoy all kinds of Japanese sake Focusing on sake and rice from Niigata,
it’s a shop that even stocks sweets and seasonings made with local ingredients. Since it’s a shop inside the station building,
it seems convenient for buying souvenirs too. There’s also an izakaya on the first floor The section you’re looking for is at the back of this shop For 500 yen, you can enjoy up to 5 sake tastings Get your coins and sake cups right away Our lineup features a total of 111 types of Japanese sake I’m having trouble deciding which one to choose…! For now, I’ll decide based on the recommendation chart First glass: “Echigo no Amakuchi” It had the smoothest mouthfeel of all the ones I tried this time
and was the easiest to drink! The second glass was “Echigo Tsurukame Wine Yeast” It tasted so much like wine, you’d believe it if someone said it was wine Inside the shop,
there were tastings of salt and miso, Yawaragi-mizu was also available Proper drinking is important The third cup was “Yahiko Kiwami” The last fourth cup was “Koshi no Kanchubai Genshu” Somehow it wasn’t quite enough, so
we headed straight to the izakaya on the first floor Here we did another sake tasting comparison Cheers with generously poured local sake! It feels heavy when you hold it Drunks perplexed by the appearance of the appetizer Feeling Remi Hirano’s DNA This is also an appetizer
(It was something like octopus and dried daikon radish in vinegar) The day I discovered how perfectly Japanese sake pairs with Umesuisho Assorted pork skewers I forgot to film it, but I also ate a salted rice ball A cheerful ride home On this day too, we’ll hop in the car first thing in the morning
to go eat breakfast. The forecast called for rain, but somehow the weather is nice This is the most sunshine I’ve felt on this trip The pampas grass is beautiful too We’re here! This shop is famous for its tokoroten The bus stop name is “Zensaku-mae” A scene that evokes the feeling of Japanese summer They show you right in front of you how they take the tokoroten out of the water tub and push it out with a wooden press
right before your eyes Watching it get pushed out into noodle-like strands is satisfying to see The main ingredient of tokoroten is the seaweed “Tengusa”
It’s a healthy food rich in dietary fiber and low in calories How it’s eaten varies by region
In eastern Japan, vinegar soy sauce is common, while black sugar syrup is popular in western Japan (though opinions vary) This shop serves it East Japan style with vinegar soy sauce The proprietress asked us if we would like some mustard. I’m from Kansai, but
this is probably my first time eating tokoroten Once you insert chopsticks with mustard, it’s ready I hear in Niigata and some other regions, they have a custom of eating it with just one chopstick Tokoroten glistening in the sunlight Its smooth texture against the tongue
the crisp bite became addictive The proprietress saw us off as we headed to our next destination Fresh seafood from across Japan, including local catches, gathers here
Commonly known as “Fish Ameyoko” Delicious-looking beach grilled food Crabs starting from an unbelievable 500 yen per crab There were also shops selling fruit and dried fruit We ordered some beach grilled food
(oysters grilled with butter and seafood skewers) They cooked it fresh after we ordered While waiting for our order to be cooked
we went to look at other things we wanted to eat I decided to buy a crab bowl It seemed like the beach grilled items would be ready soon A scent that makes you hungry We also bought some additional local Teradomari cuisine: “Banya-jiru” Banya-jiru is a fisherman-style miso soup packed with fish and vegetables A luxurious bowl of crab and salmon roe Oysters grilled to perfection in fragrant butter I savored seafood skewers drizzled with a sweet-salty soy-based sauce
to my heart’s content We came to try the limited-quantity “Crab Ramen”. Many celebrity autographs. Face-to-face with the Crab Ramen Another angle Looks tough The sheer presence of a whole crab on top and the steam rising are incredible I’ll enjoy eating this I worked hard to disassemble it ↑Signs of a struggle A simple soy sauce ramen
into a rich crab ramen infused with crab broth Thank you for the meal! The morning was sunny, but the weather gradually turned and it’s now completely rainy A rice cracker theme park operated by Kuriyama Rice Crackers, known for products like Bakauke
and other rice crackers These are Bakauke’s official characters
“Barin” and “Borin” A spot where you can tour the factory, sample products
and experience hand-baking rice crackers yourself Factory-made rice crackers are lined up Mysterious cheap candy corner Rice crackers like senbei, kaki no tane, and arare line the shelves Spotted mascot keychains of Barin and Borin The top-selling “Squid Shichimi Mayo Flavor” Bakauke A rich flavor that seems perfect with alcohol This flavor is apparently exclusive to Senbei Kingdom After much deliberation, I decided to buy a set with various flavors The squid shichimi mayonnaise flavor is also included There was also a section where you could enjoy rice cracker parfaits and fried foods Plenty of Niigata souvenirs too Since the drink corner sold local craft beer, I bought some as a souvenir for my beer-loving grandparents. I wonder who that child was The interior was unified with Nordic decor Since we reserved the private annex this time
we’ll move there after placing our orders Moving briskly through the rain A pudding baked in a Portuguese mold
I chose it because its rarity caught my eye Since it’s raining outside, I decided to take it easy Finally, I came to a rice ball shop rumored to be delicious They have a wide variety of fillings You can also eat in Order by purchasing a meal ticket and handing it to the staff The onigiri is skillfully prepared I arrived just after evening service began,
and it was still relatively empty, While I was ordering, more and more customers kept arriving,
and the shop became quite crowded. It seems that on some days, there can even be a line forming. Celebrity autographs line the walls. The rice used in the onigiri is also for sale Fluffy rice balls with just the right amount of salt! Discovered an exhibit of Taraibune Tub Boats Next time, I want to visit Sado Island too Bid farewell to the rice-loving folks and set off I ate rice balls on the way back Thank you for watching until now
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