12 Facts About Niigata Niigata

The climate in Niigata City is characterized by its high humidity and strong winds from the Sea of Japan in winter.

In 1858, Niigata was designated as one of the five ports to be opened for international trade in the Japan–U.

In 1945, near the end of the war, Niigata was one of four cities, together with Hiroshima, Kokura, and Nagasaki, picked as targets for the atomic bombs if Japan did not surrender.

However, Niigata was not actually targeted in the first two missions.

In 1958, construction of the relocated Niigata Station was completed, extending the downtown area from Bandai Bridge.

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In 1965, the Agano River running through Niigata was polluted with methylmercury from the chemical plant of the Showa Electrical Company.

Big Swan Stadium in Niigata City hosted three games during the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Size and the population of Niigata city increased over the four-year period between 2001 and 2005, due to a series of municipal mergers.

Port of Niigata served as a part of kitamaebune during Edo era, and became one of the five open ports according to the Treaty of Amity and Commerce in 1858.

The west district of the port of Niigata provides passenger transportation facilities as well as cargo transportation, while the east district is dedicated for cargo capabilities, including the container terminal facilities.

The Port of Niigata is designated as one of the international hub ports by the government.

Until 2006, Niigata was formerly the terminus of the Mangyongbong-92 ferry, one of the direct connections between Japan and North Korea.