Social Experiment for 'Human-Centered Space Creation'! 'PLAY PUBLIC PLACE Higashiodori Michibata Living 2026 Spring' Starts June 11 (Thu)!

Niigata City will conduct a social experiment from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, on Higashiodori Street, the gateway to the 'Niigata 2km' area, to enhance the area's value and realize a 'human-centered space creation' that makes people want to stay in the city.

Looking ahead to the future of Higashiodori, the city will explore the potential of road utilization through public-private partnerships.

- Niigata 2km: The area around the central city axis connecting Niigata Station, Bandai, and Furumachi.

Logo for 'Higashiodori Michibata Living'

'PLAY PUBLIC PLACE Higashiodori Michibata Living' will feature open cafes and food truck operations.

Flyer for 'Higashiodori Michibata Living 2026 Spring'

● Implementation Overview

- Period: Thursday, June 11, 2026 (Reiwa 8) to Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 16:00 to 21:00

(However, Saturday from 11:00, Sunday from 11:00 to 16:00)

- Location: Within 1-chome, Higashiodori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City <In front of Marutake Building on Higashiodori>

- Organizers: Niigata City, Higashiodori Utilization Executive Committee

- Contact: Niigata City Urban Policy Department, Tel: 025-226-2711

[Click here for the special website]

Niigata City will be buzzing from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14!

The 2026 JCI ASPAC Niigata Conference and Niigata ULTRA SPARK will also be held!

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2026 JCI ASPAC Niigata Conference

This is an international conference for the Asia-Pacific region of the Junior Chamber International, with an expected participation of 8,000 people from Japan and abroad, including 3,000 from overseas. Conference Name: 2026 JCI Asia Pacific Area Conference Niigata, Japan (Commonly known as 'Aspac') Organizer: Junior Chamber International Conference Period: Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14, 2026 Venue: Toki Messe (Bandai Island, Chuo-ku, Niigata City) and other locations

[Click here for the official ASPAC Niigata Conference website]

Niigata ULTRA SPARK

In conjunction with ASPAC, events titled 'Niigata ULTRA SPARK' will be held simultaneously, mainly in the Niigata 2km area. The city will widely promote its cultural, artistic, and culinary attractions to the world, so please enjoy the interaction with visitors from both Japan and abroad.

Organizer: NIIGATA ULTRA SPARK Executive Committee and individual event organizers Period: Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026 Venue: 'Niigata 2km' area in central Niigata City

(Yasuragi Tei, Bandai City, Niigata Station, Minatopia, etc.)

City-organized events: Higashiodori Michibata Living, Machinaka Hanamidori Fair, Let's BON! from the Shinano River

[Click here for the official ULTRA SPARK website]