新潟(にいがた)

にいがた
noun
Niigata (prefecture; city)
geography
1. Niigata Prefecture; Niigata City
A prefecture and city on the Sea of Japan coast in central Honshu. Known for heavy snowfall, rice production, and sake.
新潟(にいがた)は雪(ゆき)が多(おお)い。
It snows a lot in Niigata.
新潟(にいがた)県(けん)は米(こめ)の産地(さんち)として有名(ゆうめい)だ。
Niigata Prefecture is famous as a rice-producing region.
冬(ふゆ)になると新潟(にいがた)の山間部(さんかんぶ)では数(すう)メートルの雪(ゆき)が積(つ)もる。
In winter, several meters of snow pile up in the mountainous areas of Niigata.

Located on the Sea of Japan coast, 新潟(にいがた) is part of the 豪雪地帯(ごうせつちたい) (heavy snowfall region). Its abundant snowmelt and fertile plains make it Japan's leading rice producer, and the prefecture is known for premium sake and コシヒカリ rice.

Notable for

  • Heavy snowfall in winter
  • コシヒカリ: a top-grade rice variety
  • 日本酒(にほんしゅ): many famous sake breweries
  • 佐渡島(さどがしま): Sado Island, off the coast

Related words

  • 新潟(にいがた)県(けん): Niigata Prefecture
  • 新潟市(にいがたし): Niigata City
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Added 2026.5.12 13:10 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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