Experience Uonuma's 'Despair' and 'Reward' in Ginza: '3-Meter Snowfall: A Taste of Uonuma's Despair and Reward'
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- Experience Uonuma's 'Despair' and 'Reward' in Ginza: '3-Meter Snowfall: A Taste of Uonuma's Despair and Reward'
- Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, will host an event titled '3-Meter Snowfall: A Taste of Uonuma's Despair and Reward' on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at The Niigata in Ginza, Tokyo. The event invites urban residents to experience the contrast between the harsh 'despair' of extreme snowfall and the 'rewarding' bounty it produces.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 9, 2026
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Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, will host an event titled '3-Meter Snowfall: A Taste of Uonuma's Despair and Reward' on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at The Niigata in Ginza, Tokyo. The event invites urban residents to experience the contrast between the harsh 'despair' of extreme snowfall and the 'rewarding' bounty it produces.
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- Experience Uonuma's 'Despair' and 'Reward' in Ginza: '3-Meter Snowfall: A Taste of Uonuma's Despair and Reward' (June 9, 2026), PR Times
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- June 9, 2026
Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, will host an event titled '3-Meter Snowfall: A Taste of Uonuma's Despair and Reward' on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at The Niigata in Ginza, Tokyo. The event invites urban residents to experience the contrast between the harsh 'despair' of extreme snowfall and the 'rewarding' bounty it produces.
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[Experiencing Uonuma's 'Despair' and 'Reward' in Mid-Summer Ginza]
Located 90 minutes by Shinkansen and 3 hours by car from Tokyo, Uonuma is one of Japan's most heavy snowfall regions, with depths often exceeding 3 meters.
In winter, there is no place for gentle, poetic snowscapes here. Every morning, doorways are buried, and digging out a car takes an hour. Climbing onto rooftops to shovel snow is an endless battle. For the local people, winter is a war against 'desperate hard labor.'
Ironically, this 'troublesome snow' is the very thing that grows the world's best rice and produces the clearest ultra-soft water. It also nurtures unique treasures that other regions cannot replicate, such as high-quality vegetables, sake, and wild mountain vegetables.
Uonuma is a place where you can experience both the 'despair' and the 'ultimate reward.' We organized this event so that urban residents can experience the 'deliciousness that can only be found beyond this desperate harshness' with their five senses.
The event will include tastings of dishes made with Uonuma ingredients, sampling of a newly developed craft beer using local specialties, and information on tours that allow you to experience Uonuma's 'despair.' Participants will also receive souvenirs.
~Event Overview~
Date/Time: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 15:00 - 17:00 (Registration at 14:45)
Location: The Niigata 3F Event Space, Ginza, Tokyo
Participation Fee: Adults 2,000 yen (Includes 2 craft beers, reward gourmet tasting, and souvenirs)
*Elementary/Junior/Senior High students: 1,500 yen / Preschoolers: Free
Capacity: Limited to 40 people (Advance reservation required, first-come-first-served)
Organizer: Uonuma City
Planning/Operation: Marco Supporter (Cooperation: Jimoto Kikaku)
URL: https://the-niigata.jp/event/14175/
~Program~
Mayor's greeting
Introduction to Uonuma City
Toast and tasting of new Uonuma-originated craft beer
Tasting of 'Reward Gourmet' born from despair
Announcement of tours to experience Uonuma's 'despair' and 'reward'
~Application~
Advance application is required. Please apply using the dedicated form below.
Applications open: June 8 (Mon) 12:00~
Application deadline: July 10 (Fri) 23:59
https://forms.gle/eCxVbmZixK63rMbq9
FAQ
When and where will the event 'Experience the Despair and Reward of Yuzawa with 3 Meters of Snow' take place?
The event will take place from 15:00 to 17:00 on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the 3F Event Space of 'Ginza Niigata Information Center THE NIIGATA' located at 5-6-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
What is the participation fee for the event?
The participation fee is 2,000 yen for adults and 1,500 yen for junior high and high school students. It is free for elementary school students and younger. The fee includes craft beer tasting, gourmet food sampling, and a souvenir.
What is the capacity and registration method for the event?
The event has a limited capacity of 40 participants on a first-come, first-served basis and is fully reservation-based. Pre-registration is required through a dedicated form (https://forms.gle/eCxVbmZixK63rMbq9).
Why did Yuzawa City plan this event?
Yuzawa City planned this event to allow urban residents to experience the unique flavors and specialties of Yuzawa, which can only be enjoyed after enduring the harsh labor brought about by heavy snowfall.
What will the event program include on the day of the event?
The event program will include a welcome speech by the mayor, an introduction to Yuzawa City, a toast and tasting of new craft beer from Yuzawa, sampling of gourmet food, and an announcement of the tour to experience the 'Despair' and 'Reward' of Yuzawa.