How this Japanese ski town became the powder capital of Asia – and maybe even the world
Niseko is riding a wave of increased global popularity, supported by the opening of new fancy resorts and eateries over the ...
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Heavy snow likely in northern Japan until Thursday
Japanese weather officials are forecasting heavy snow in mountainous areas of the Kanto-Koshin and Tohoku regions. The Japan Meteorological Agency say a rain front and a cold air mass are bringing ...
Japan’s Ski Slopes Have Too Much of a Good Thing: Snow
While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers.
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Snow expected to fall again in many parts of Japan, including Tokyo
Japanese weather officials say heavy snow will likely fall again in mountainous areas of the Kanto-Koshin region from Tuesday evening. Snow may accumulate in the southern areas of the Kanto region ...
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Rain, snow offer hope in Japan’s worst wildfire in 50 years
OFUNATO, Japan-Japan battled its worst wildfire in half a century on March 5 in a region hit by record-low rainfall, although wet weather gave hope for some relief. The blaze around the northern ...