In a country already famous for its rice and sake, Niigata prefecture, located northwest of Tokyo, is arguably the CENTER of rice AND sake. Makes sense, since one gives rise to the other.
For a brief taste of Niigata, I took a bullet train to Joetsu city, to wander around Takata Castle and its lily pads, go secondhand video game shopping, and yes, to feast on the seafood, rice, and even sake.
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