Niigata, city, Japan, northern Honshu Island, capital of Niigata Prefecture, at the mouth of the Shinano River. Opened to foreign trade in 1858, Niigata is a leading port on the Sea of Japan (East Sea), with exports of oil, machinery, and textiles. Located in the city is Niigata University (1949). Population (1999) 485,878.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Niigata Information info
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