Niigata, Niigata-ken
| About the prefecture:
Located in the middle of Japan along the coast of the Japan Sea, Niigata is historically one of the most important centres for land and sea transportation. Serving as a major terminal, Niigata links the Japan Sea and the Pacific coasts with the Jo-etsu Shinkansen (bullet train) and the Kan-etsu Expressway. Niigata is built around an environmentally aware community that strives to preserve its natural heritage of clean water and lush greenery. Niigata primarily generates most of its income from tourism and agriculture. The prefecture is one of the top tourist destinations in the country, and since it is blessed with rich farmland, it is the top producer of rice in the nation. Since Niigata is a major international port and airport, it has forged close ties to countries on the Asian mainland. Boasting a population of 2,480,000, Niigata Prefecture has become an international cultural community where creativity and friendliness are admired, and where community spirit and unity are given priority. |
Einwohner - Population: 486 097
Stadion - Stade - Stadium: Niigata Stadium Big Swan
Kapazität - Capacité - Capacity (Sitzplätze - places assises - seats): 42 300
| Stadium remarks: Construction of a new 42,700-seat stadium in the city of Niigata is now underway. |
Gesamtübersicht der Stadien - Sommaire des stades - Stadium overview