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A Touch of China in Niigata? Exploring Nishiyama Furusato Park and a Warm Welcome at Nishizawa Sake Shop

A Touch of China in Niigata? Exploring Nishiyama Furusato Park and a Warm Welcome at Nishizawa Sake Shop Trip Date: June 2022 (Bright sunny day ☀) "Wait, why is there a Chinese palace here?" That was my honest reaction when I arrived at Nishiyama Furusato Park in Kashiwazaki, Niigata. Surrounded by architecture that screams “China!”, I ended up buying Japanese sake here too. Yes, this is going to be an unexpectedly fun and curious little adventure♡ A Chinese-style white gate, right in front of me? Once I passed the main road and entered the park, this stunning white triple-arched gate ...

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