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How have Japan’s ski resorts fared so far this season?
2 years ago

How have Japan’s ski resorts fared so far this season?

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There’s been a lot hype around this ski season, and it’s hardly a surprise. Tourists were locked out of Japan for the better part of three years, and have endured …
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Japan is having its snowiest ski season in a decade: here are the numbers to prove it
3 years ago

Japan is having its snowiest ski season in a decade: here are the numbers to prove it

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It will come as no surprise to anyone who’s seen the recent photos of chairlifts disappearing under metres of snow: Japan’s 2021/22 winter season has been one of the best …
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Heavy snowfall shuts Narita Airport as Japan braces for 9-day storm
7 years ago

Heavy snowfall shuts Narita Airport as Japan braces for 9-day storm

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“Japanuary” is living up to its name, with ski resorts around the country set to benefit from snowstorms that have closed two runways at Narita Airport and prompted Japan’s Meteorological …
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Niseko records 6.6 metres of snow before New Year’s Eve
7 years ago

Niseko records 6.6 metres of snow before New Year’s Eve

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Locals are calling Niseko’s start to the season one of the best in recent memory, and the numbers are proving that there is plenty of truth in the claim. Niseko …
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Niseko and Hakuba announce earliest openings in 5 years
7 years ago

Niseko and Hakuba announce earliest openings in 5 years

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The Japanese winter season has arrived in spectacular fashion. Over the last week, Japan’s ski resorts have been hit by some of the heaviest early-season snowfall in recent years, prompting both …
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A big Japanese winter ahead? This local tip may hold the answer
7 years ago

A big Japanese winter ahead? This local tip may hold the answer

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The mountains around Yuzawa are currently covered in their fall colours. It is a great display every year due to the many different types of trees, and brings plenty of …
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